Berlin Citizen May 9, 2013 by Ryan Millner

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Volume 17, Number 19

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Council approves $76.5 million town budget, 28.77 mill rate By Monica Szakacs The Berlin Citizen

The Town Council voted 4-2, along party lines, to approve the $76,497,477 fiscal year 201314 town budget during its May 7 meeting. Democrats William Rasmussen Jr., Margaret Morelli, Deputy Mayor Rachel Rochette, and Mayor Adam Salina voted to accept the $76.5 million budget, while Republicans David Evans and Eric Buhrendorf opposed it. Democrat Councilor William Watson III was absent. The budget raises the current mill rate of 25.15 to a rate of 28.77. One mill represents $1 for every $1,000 of assessed property value. This means residents will be charged $28.77 for each $1,000 of taxable property.

Under the proposed town budget that was rejected April 30, the mill rate would have increased to 28.91. To reduce the mill rate by .64 mills, council cut $287,003 from the budget. Cuts and adjustments were made to road inspection fees, health insurance associated with a new employee, custodian related adjustments, Board of Education expenses, site and building, and debt services. If the council was to reduce the rate by one mill, $2.2 million would have been needed to be cut from the budget. Since voters rejected the budget at the April 30 referendum, the proposed budget was sent back to the Town Council for review.

See Council, page 26

A day to celebrate mothers Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 12. In honor of all mothers, Nick Carroll, assistant news editor, has put together a list of fun Mother’s Day facts and information. Facebook users also shared their appreciation for their moms with The Citizen weeklies. See page 2. Also, check out the opinion pages, 14 and 15, for two special Mother’s Day columns by Nick and Olivia Lawrence, news editor. Happy Mother’s Day!

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Berlin native raises money for Boston bombing victim By Monica Szakacs The Berlin Citizen When Irish dancers Joe Harrison, and Catherine Ternes, both 21 and students at Northeastern University, heard Boston bombing victim Jane Richard lost her leg, they felt compelled to reach out to the community and help raise

money for medical bills. Jane, 7, was an Irish dancer with the Clifden Academy of Irish Dance in Massachusetts. Her brother, Martin, 8, lost his life during the Marathon tragedy and her mother, Denise, was seriously injured. Her father also was hurt during the explosion. “Although we don’t know

her personally, it kind of hit close to home when Catherine and I heard the news and found out she was a fellow Irish dancer,” said Harrison who graduated from Berlin High School. “We wanted to help the family in any way that we could, because Jane loves See Benefit, page 11

School district celebrates English language learners On April 30, the Berlin public schools’ ESOL Department held its annual districtwide family event ESOL Family Night, at Willard Elementary School. Drawing over one hundred people this year, Pre-K to 12th grade English language learners and their families came together for information and celebration. The event is held each year as a way to help parents, for whom English is not their primary language, stay connected to their children’s education. “This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our English learners and to talk with families about their children’s progress at school,” said Jean Borrup, ESOL district coordinator. “We are very fortunate here in Berlin to have strong support and collaboration of classroom teachers, administrators and ESOL staff. We are consistently proud of the success of our English learners.”

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Photographed is Jean Borrup, ESOL district coordinator, with an 11th grade student from India, Bhumi Patel, on the right.

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A former St. Paul Church priest, Michael Miller, plead guilty May 2 to possession of child pornography, publishing an obscenity and three counts of risk of injury to a mi- Miller nor during a court appearance at New Britain Superior Court. He will no longer function as a priest, according to church officials. Miller, 43, will be sentenced in July and may face up to five years in prison and 20 years probation. Miller was first arrested on July 12, 2011, at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford. At the time, he’d been undergoing treatment. When he appeared in court later that month he plead not guilty to all charges, which included inappropriate contact with more than one minor. The Archdiocese of Hartford said since that time he has received medical treatment and therapy. A statement from the archdiocese said, “Two years ago, when the Berlin Police De-

partment contacted the Archdiocese of Hartford and Miller’s order, the Franciscan Friars Conventual, about the charges, Miller was immediately suspended from performing any priestly duties. Now that Miller has pled guilty, he will never function as a priest again.” According to an arrest warrant from 2011, a mother noticed her 13-year-old son having what she said was a “very disturbing and inappropriate” conversation with Miller on Facebook. Police confiscated two computers and a cell phone from Miller’s home. Miller told police that he knew the boy was 13 and had offered to perform sex acts with the boy but he never had physical contact with him. Miller, who was 41 at the time, was charged with five

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The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, May 9, 2013

Local mechanic wins first place in bike competition By Monica Szakacs The Berlin Citizen

Thomas (Tommy) Carotenuti, of TNT Motorsports in Kensington, recently won first place at the Rat’s Hole Custom Bike Show in Daytona Beach, Fla., for his fully-customized chopper bike that he built from scratch. Carotenuti, 50, said he has been attending the show in Daytona for 10 years. “The show is by invitation only and I’ve built bikes for the show in the past, but I would only come in fourth, third — I came in second be-

fore, but I never took first place,” he said. According to its website, The Rat’s Hole Custom Bike shows, Inc., was founded by Karl Smith, Sr., also known as Big Daddy Rat, in Daytona Beach in the 1960s, during the annual run to the Sun Bike Week festival. “The world-famous Rat’s Hole Custom Bike Shows expanded from the original Daytona Beach to South Dakota, Germany, France, Sweden, Canada, Colorado, South Carolina and Italy,” the website states. “The Rat’s Hole Custom Bike shows have become the largest cus-

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Wins Continued from page 4

“I was like ‘I got nothing this year’ and then they announced my name for first place,” Carotenuti said. “The

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pairing equipment, cars or trucks,” Carotenuti said. “He never said no. He was one of those guys that if you have the money to fix it, we’ll fix it. We do everything here but paint — fabrication, metal rolling, welding, mechanical, electrical and we build things from scratch. I’ll stay here all night sometimes just making stuff for the next day.” Carotenuti said he has been into motorcycles since he was a toddler. “I remember being a kid riding around on mini bikes,” he said. “My father

got me into all of this stuff many, many years ago. My father’s not a biker but he’s involved in repairing and building all kinds of stuff. We always had homemade bicycles that we built.” “My favorite memories are when we used to build chopper bicycles together,” he added. “I was around 8years-old and my father would come home and we would go down to the dump, get parts, bring them home and make bikes. I’ve been

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Berlin volunteers fix up Plainville home By Julie Sopchak Special to The Citizen

Pat LaRosa and her daughter, Paula Jusa, both of Plainville, had a flurry of volunteers swarm through their Chestnut Street property on a bright and sunny spring day May 4, doing yardwork and completing other

home improvement tasks through the HomeFront program. The volunteers – about 35 of them all from Berlin – came from St. Paul Catholic Church in Kensington. Barbara Killius, volunteer coordinator for the church, said the church participates in the HomeFront program

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every year. When they apply to help out, HomeFront gives a list of options to see what her team is capable is doing and what skills they can offer. “We’re living the Gospel,” she said. Jusa said she applied for the program while waiting for an appointment with the food pantry. The volunteers replaced windows, installed ceiling fans, cleaned up the yard, and fixed up a staircase, among other tasks. “This is awesome,” Jusa said. “All really nice people, very helpful.” LaRosa said she is amazed with the work the volunteers had done and that she was quite surprised when she found out her house was chosen to be fixed up.

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Kensington Congregational Kensington Congregational Church offers a drop-in adult/child playgroup every Tuesday, from 9:30 to 11 a.m., in the Reeves Center, 185 Sheldon St. This is an unstructured time for children to meet and play. For more information, call (860) 828-4511.

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Kevin Bengtson Kevin Carl Bengtson, 49, of Berlin, husband of Kimberly (Lambert) Bengtson, died suddenly on April 27, 2013. Born in Middletown, he was the son of Phyllis (Moore) Bengtson, of Berlin, and the late Warren L. Bengtson. Kevin lived most of his life in Berlin and Middletown, was a member of Faith Lutheran Church and the owner of Roots and Shoots Landscaping in Berlin. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club in Berlin and the Highland Golf League for 20 years. He was an avid fisherman who loved the outdoors and a fan of the Red Sox and Redskins. Kevin was a loving husband, father and son, a gentle giant and an allaround great guy with a kind heart. Along with his wife and mother, he is survived by his son, Nicholas A. Bengtsonk, of Middletown; his brother, Keith A. Bengtson, of Peebles, Ohio, and two nephews and three nieces. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 11,

2013, at 11 a.m., at Faith Lutheran Church, 300 Washington Street, Middletown. The Rev. William Preuss will officiate. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, friends may make donations in Kevin’s memory to the Animal Control Shelter, 600 Christian Lane, Berlin, CT 06037 and may send messages of condolence to the family at www.doolittlefuneralservice.com. Doolittle Funeral Home, 14 Old Church Street, Middletown is handling the arrangements.

Audrey Dokas Audrey (Cooney) Dokas, 81, of Kensington, widow of Raymond Joseph Dokas Sr., died April 29, 2013, at home with her family at her side. Born in Berlin, the daughter of the late Dominic and the late MaryEllen (Hurley) Cooney, she graduated from Berlin High School in 1949, was employed by New Britain General Hospital until her retirement, and was a member of St. Paul Church. She is survived by three daughters, Kathleen Godin and her husband Roger, of

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Calling all collectors By Helen Aveline

Seeing the popularity of the PBS program “Antiques Roadshow” and the success of the appraisal program sponsored by the Friends of the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library every year, it is obvious that the antiques and collectible market is hot. To that end, we have purchased a new database called “Price It! Antiques and Collectibles,” a comprehensive database for identifying, re-

Open Book searching and pricing art, antiques and collectibles. Containing more than 23 million records, it’s a sophisticated, up-to-date, easy-to-use tool – whether the user is a professional art appraiser or a budding collector. If you have questions, it supplies answers. For example, how do you go about hiring an appraiser for your antiques and collectibles? How do you spot a fake antique piece of furniture? What is the history behind one of the most collectible toys in America – the “Barbie?” More than 10 million images let you see exactly what you’re looking for. A picture can be worth a thousand

words when you need that extra help identifying an item. In addition, seeing the condition of an item leads to more accurate pricing. Other key features include the coverage of collectibles, not just high-end antiques. Categories such as Bakelite, comic books and Coca Cola collectibles and over 100 more are highlighted. And its data sources include online auction sources (i.e. eBay and GoAntiques), online retail (GoAntiques and TIAS) and land-based auction houses. More than two million records a month are added to the database of 23 million+ already in its files and the online source also add a directory of over 4,000 collecting clubs from around the world. Searches by category type, sale date range (dating back See Collectors, page 18

Government Meetings Thursday, May 9 Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Town Hall, 6:30 p.m. Parks and Recreation Commission, Community Center, 7 p.m. Planning and Zoning Commission, Town Hall Council Chambers, 7 p.m. Public Building Commission, 238 Kensington Rd., 7 p.m. Youth Services Advisory Board, Town Hall, 4 p.m.

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Remember to thank mom, for everything By Nick Carroll Assistant news editor It has been said being a mother is the toughest job in the world. While that’s debatable, one certainly would be hard-pressed to find a per- Carroll son more serious about her job than good ‘ol ma. Think about it: Before we are even born, our mothers love and take care of us. Once mom learns baby is on board, she eats the right things, goes to all her prenatal appointments, and stays home reading What to Expect When You’re Expecting while her girlfriends are out on the town. And mothers suffer for baby. As her belly grows, mom finds it more and more difficult to get off the couch — literally. Heartburn sets in. Sleep is interrupted by many, many trips to the bathroom, and the flailing elbows and knees of her little one. Still, mom finds the energy to go to work, decorate a

nursery and pick out just the right outfit for baby to wear home from the hospital. Ah yes, the hospital. What mothers go through to get baby into the hands of a doctor is no easy thing, obviously. Heck, watching what my wife experienced on the table was no picnic. That’s why stories about dads fainting and/or vomiting during labor are not uncommon. (Good luck living that down, fellas.) Moms stay strong however, and alas, baby is born. We knew our mom right off the bat. Incredibly, newborns recognize the natural smell of their mother, and their parents’ voices. So in that chaotic hospital room, with bright lights and people in surgical masks all around, babies find comfort nestling with mom. Now that’s pretty cool. Mom really shows her mettle and stamina once baby arrives home. There are countless feedings to tend to, diapers to change, spit-up soaked onesies to wash, and tantrums to squelch. See Thank, next page

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‘Geek Mom’ is a state of mind By Olivia L. Lawrence News editor

Here’s a cool treat for Mom’s Day that goes both ways - a book brimming with humorous inspiration for modern mothers complete with plenty of good times for kids. It’s the best of all worlds - the gift-giver gets as many happy returns as the recipient. “Geek Mom - Projects, Tips, and Adventures for Moms and Their 21st -Century Families” is a collaborative effort of four women, founders of the geekmom blog. Natania Barron, Kathy Ceceri and Corrina Lawson live in the New England region (Lawson in Connecticut) and Jenny Williams lives in Arizona. The Geek Mom crew believes “being a geek is a state

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ing from the nursery at 2 a.m., my wife would vault out of bed. One year in, I’m a changed man. Bathing the baby is actually kind of fun now, and when my daughter cries I can figure out rather quickly what the problem is, and deal with it. My wife beat me to that point by several months, and I’m sure that’s not unusual. The iconic image of “mother” is her holding a baby. But that is just the beginning of the mom journey. Eventually mothers transition out of the role of fulltime caregiver. As kids mature, moms change too. They become teacher, coach, cheerleader, beautician, dietician, money manager, psychiatrist, spiritual guru, wedding planner; the list goes on. Motherhood is a tough job indeed; the toughest in the world perhaps. And the moms I know best do it with a smile. Well, I’ll leave it there. I’ve gushed enough. Anyway, I should get home – my mom has been there all day babysitting. Happy Mother’s Day, ladies.

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educational twist. Musical instruments and gadgets figure prominently in the world of geek. Science is huge and kids learn how to make a Mobius maze puzzle and how to use Fibonacci numbers to create the golden ratio in crafts. Lava lamps, homemade “blobs” and “make your own tornado” are just a few of the twisted science projects readers will encounter. Exploring the world with a geek-eye may lead to unusual

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Movie - Friday, May 10, at 1 p.m. Lincoln. The drama focuses on Lincoln’s final four months in office as he strives to end the Civil War and abolish slavery. Rated PG. Tuesday dances - May 14, 21 and 28, at 1:30 p.m. Dance to the music of the Bristol Senior Eight Band. A donation is collected. Refreshments are available for purchase. Fraud seminar - Wednes-

day, May 15, at 1 p.m. The informative program will discuss how to avoid becoming a victim of investment fraud, who is targeted and why and what action to take to reduce risks. Movie - Friday, May 17, at 1 p.m. Les Miserables. The musical story of ex-prisoner Jean Valjean, hunted for decades after he breaks his parole. Rated PG-13. Commission for the Aging meeting - Monday, May 20, at 7 p.m. The Commission

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Health clinics The Berlin Visiting Nurse Association and Central Connecticut Health Center offer monthly health clinics at the Senior Center. The clinics are free of charge and no appointments are necessary. The schedule for May is as follows: Tuesday, May 14 – 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. Blood pressure screening. Tuesday, May 21 – 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. Blood pressure screening. Tuesday, May 28 – 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. Blood pressure screening. For more information, call the Berlin VNA at (860) 8287030.

Foot care Low cost foot care, provided by a specially trained registered nurse, is scheduled for Thursday, May 16, and Friday, May 17, by appointment only at the Senior Center. Services are provided by Catherine Brennan, RN, and include general assessment of the feet and lower extremities, trimming, filing, and

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The Berlin AARP Board of Directors will meet at 10 a.m., on Monday, May 13, at the Senior Center. The monthly Chapter meeting will be the Annual Banquet, at the San Souci Restaurant in Meriden, on the Berlin Turnpike, at noon, on Tuesday, May 21. Those who have not signed up to attend, call Barbara Dixon to register and to give menu choice at (860) 828-6295 before May 15.

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A Seniors Safe Driver Class, sponsored by AARP Chapter 3035, is scheduled for Thursday, May 16, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Berlin Community Center. Attendance at the class provides a certificate that entitles a discount on car insurance premium. This class is offered for drivers age 60 and over. Pre-registration is required as seating is limited. Contact Barbara Dixon at (860) 828-6295. Contact your own car insurance provider to verify a premium discount.

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Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Picard Edmund and Arline (St. Jean) Picard, of Kensington, celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary on Tuesday, May 7, 2013. This is a testament to their faith, love and commitment. They have three children, Edmund Picard and his wife, Cheryl, of Naugatuck, Dianna Laderoute and her husband, Lawrence, of Kensington, and Arlinda Ripolone and her husband, James, of Houston, Texas. They have four grandchildren, Alicia and Michael Picard, Tina Parker and Karl Ripolone; and seven great-grandchildren, Autumn, Noelle, Karlie, Brianna, Emily, Corry and Allison. Edmund is retired from Stanley Tools in New Britain and Arline is retired from Emhart in Berlin. Happy anniversary mom and dad!

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The New Britain/ Berlin YMCA has scheduled a block party for Saturday, June 1, on High Street, New Britain, to celebrate the organizations 90th anniversary. The free event includes petting zoo, pony rides, music, DJ and dancing, scavenger hunt, children’s activities, mascots, representatives from the fire department and D.A.R.E., and food. For more information, contact Gwen Valencis at (860) 229-3787 or email gtvalencis@nbbymca.org.

Geek Continued from page 15 discoveries in everyday places. A parking lot or the local greasy spoon can hold secrets for those who know how to observe. There’s a chapter on traveling back in time with the help of a rock hunt and a discussion about “five robots I’d like to have in my home.” Readers will learn that “computers were people once.” That’s right - back in the 1640s the term didn’t refer to a machine but to a person who did computations. Geek Mom also goes into

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SOFTBALL: Locals bounce back from defeat By Ken Lipshez The Berlin Citizen

BERLIN – The 10-game joyride through the first half of the Berlin High softball schedule was over. The Redcoats finally met their match against Maloney April 29. But a midseason loss can be as valuable a learning tool as a championship-caliber team can get, so regaining the momentum in an interdivisional fray against E.O. SmithStorrs on May 1 was deemed a pivotal moment. Makayla Harris battled through a chest cold to pitch a five-hitter and Courtney Silvia personified coach Jason Pires’ aggressive base-running principles as Berlin carved out a 4-1 win over a rugged foe. “When the [Maloney] game ended and we went out and talked about

things, one of the things we said was too bad for E.O. Smith that they’re next because they’re going to pay for what happened,” Pires said. “I don’t know if we made them pay in exactly the way I was hoping for, but at the end of the day we walked out with a win.” The game’s key moment came in the third inning. With the Redcoats leading 1-0, Silvia led off with a single to left and advanced to second on a wild pitch. Kaitlyn Guild slapped a routine grounder to shortstop, but Silvia alertly distracted the fielder by waiting to run past her until just before the ball arrived. The ball went into left field and Silvia scored what would become the game-winning tally. “It was just a natural move because I used to play shortstop so I knew that

would make it difficult for her to field it,” Silvia said. The Panthers rallied to tie the game with a two-out rally in the fifth. Cristy Vincente was hit by a pitch, stole second and scored on a single by Emma Borysevicz. Jamie Smith followed with a single, but Harris fanned cleanup hitter Ashley Michanzyk to preserve the 2-1 lead. Berlin blew it open in the sixth. Harris cracked a one-out double and moved to third on a fielder’s choice groundout. She scored when Kelsie Anderson beat out a grounder to short. Anderson stole second and scored when Brittney Sullivan also reached on a grounder to deep shortstop. “We do a good job base-running. That’s one of our strengths,” Pires said. We’re very aggressive. We were going to run until they got us out.

We’re going to put pressure on teams to make outs.” Berlin scored its first run after starting the second inning with two outs. Amanda Patterson singled and came around on a passed ball and E.O. Smith’s lone error of the game. Harris walked two, struck out five and stranded eight Panther runners, four in scoring position. “She definitely did not have her best stuff today, but she battled,” Pires said. “And that’s a good hitting team. They had a lot of hard outs.” The Panthers fell to 6-6 on the season, but their level of play clearly indicated that playing in one of the state’s best leagues can hang a mediocre record on a competitive team. “We’re in a tough league in the

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Girls golf notches first sub-170 round of season By Ken Lipshez The Berlin Citizen ASHLEY LIKES ROCKLEDGE: Sophomore star Julia Kemmling is far from the only contributor on the Berlin High girls golf team. When the Redcoats turned back Conard, 170187, to improve to 7-0 on May 1 at Rockledge Golf Course, Ashley D’Attilio earned her first medalist honor of the season with a 40 on the par-36 front nine. Kemmling carded a 42. Emily Deutsch and Caroline D’Attilio finished at 44 and Abbie Underwood at 45. “I love where this team is headed,” Barnes said. “We are getting very balanced scoring and that makes us tough to beat. Everybody is right there and Ashley just played great. She has been flirting with a low round all year and now that it has happened I think we will be seeing more.” ABBIE SOARS: The sixth win of the season came against Wethersfield, 175-225, on April 29. Kemmling was the medalist with a 42. Deutch, Ashley D’Attilio and Underwood carded 43, 44 and 46 respectively. “All the girls played well on a tough course (Wethersfield Country Club),” Barnes said. “We caught some bad luck again having to play on a course where the greens had just been punched and top-dressed but the girls persevered. “I was particularly pleases with Abbie’s round. She is making a strong bid to be our number-five player. Great teams come to matches five strong. When Abbie plays like this, we have the depth I love to see.” GREAT DAY IN AVON: The Redcoats finished last week by entering the realm of the 160s and easily turning back a strong team in Avon

May 2 at the Country Club of Avon. The Redcoats scored 166 on the par-36 course for its lowest score of the season. Avon finished at 188 and Masuk at 209. Berlin ended the week at 9-0, while Avon dropped to 11-2 and Masuk to 6-4. “This was our first trip into the 160s,” Barnes said. “I’m not aware of any other team in the state that has broken 170 this year on a par-36

track, or another other track for that matter.” Ashley D’Attilio carded a team-best 40. Kemmling, Deutsch and Underwood all finished at 42. The balance overcame the scorching round of one-under 35 turned in by Avon’s Marissa Grillo.

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Golfers swing into capitol State Reps. Joe Aresimowicz and Cathy Abercrombie, who represent Berlin in the General Assembly, welcomed Berlin High School golfers Ashley D’Attilio and Julia Kemmling to the state capital May 1. As part of the second annual Connecticut State Golf Association Day at the legislature, D’Attilio and Kemmling were introduced on the floor of the House and presented with official citations for their golfing accomplishments. D’Attilio recorded six top-10 finishes on the 2012 CT PGA Junior Tour, and was champion of the CT PGA Ellington Ridge Camera Memorial Junior Tournament. Kemmling finished in the top-10 of every CT PGA event she entered in 2012 and was champion of the season-ending Jack Kelly Tournament of Champions in Shennecossett G.C. in Groton. Aresimowicz and Abercrombie are pictured with high school golfers Lisa Calcasola, D’Attilio and Kemmling.

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Vasi, Grabowski homer, Bennett solid in rout of Plainville By Ken Lipshez The Berlin Citizen

PLAINVILLE – The Berlin High baseball team put an emphatic stamp on the first game of the season against arch-rival Plainville. Left-hander Connor Bennett was in total command and benefitted from a 10-hit attack that included home runs by Dante Vasi and Daren Grabowski in a 7-0 win before about 300 people at Alumni Field on the evening of May 3. Bennett, who courageously shuns the pain of a shoulder injury to achieve a memo-

rable senior campaign, walked one and struck out eight in a route-going effort. While the rivalry seems to have lost a bit of its luster in recent times, Bennett was sufficiently fired up. “We’ve had a rivalry with Plainville forever so when you come out there’s always that extra energy in the air,” he said. “You’ve got to love a night game at Plainville. As soon as I heard I was throwing my eyes lit up.” The Plainville hitters’ eyes lit up but their off-balance swings were indicative that Bennett was on top of his game. When they did make

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contact, the result was mostly jam shots resulting in pop flies and humpback line drives that didn’t get out of the infield. “He’s pitching on guts,” Berlin coach Leo Veleas said. “He works the ball in and out, up and down. He spots his

fastball, gets to his changeup and curveball and that’s the name of the game. It goes to show you that you don’t have to throw the ball 90 miles per hour to be successful.” Bennett indicated he’ll worry about the shoulder later.

“I’m able to battle through it,” he said. “It’s my senior year and I really have nothing to lose. There’s a decent amount [of pain] but nothing I can’t handle.” The win raised the RedSee Baseball, page 25

Berlin-Plainville now just another game The baseball rivalry between Berlin and Plainville took on legendary proportions on the night of June 12, 1984, when the two teams vied for the Class M state championship at what was then state-of-the-art Beehive Field in New Britain. The newspapers played it up. The attendance numbered around 3,500. Plainville took advantage of Berlin’s sloppy play to gain a 7-5 win. The stars of both teams – Plainville’s Jeff Howes and Berlin’s Mauro Gozzo – went on to sign with the Mets. Berlin coach Paul Baretta gave way to Leo Veleas. Plainville’s Ron Jones yielded to Bob Freimuth. Plainville has since won six state crowns and Berlin has taken five. The rivalry lives, yes, but is the same intensity still there? “The newspaper reporters play it up pretty big,” said Veleas, now in his 26th

season. “That’s 29 years ago. “I always say that Louie’s a great guy, Bobby Freimuth is a friend of mine. Look, it’s a hard-fought game. We’re competing against one another. I don’t dislike them, they don’t dislike me. We’ve got a good team and we have to play good to beat them. If that’s what the kids need to motivate them, okay. I don’t have 20 motivational speeches before every game.” Mandeville played left field in that championship game and drove in a run with a bases-loaded walk. The rivalry isn’t the same to him. “It’s turned into pretty much a baseball game now,” he said. “Everybody knows everybody. It’s a baseball game on the schedule. You try to beat the next team on the schedule.” —Ken Lipshez

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GIRLS LAX: Pair of sisters leading the way By Ken Lipshez The Berlin Citizen

and fill,” Tammaro said. Morgan Imossi, a captain, steadies the defense in the midfield. Attacker Gino Iozzo is among the juniors stepping to the forefront. Junior defenders Jess Halas and Colleen Padykula are being counted on to develop into team leaders as seniors. Nicole Damboise is a standout in goal. “You can’t teach the work ethic that Nicole has,” Tammaro said. “She comes out every day and works 100 percent. She averages 16-17 saves a game.” Tammaro said the Berlin youth program is making great strides, and the high school players are taking the time to work with the youngsters. The collaboration helps both pupils and teachers. “There’s definitely an interest among the players of furthering Berlin lacrosse and giving them the experience they didn’t have when they were kids,” Tammaro said. “The girls are yearning for the lacrosse program to

be strong, and the fact that we have dedicated youth coaches speaks volumes.”

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and Nur Hamideh, and they combined for 10 goals and four assists in the 17-11 win at Sage Park May 1. Suffield won the first game on April 24 at home, 20-12. “Our stick skills are pretty similar. We tried to tailor our defense to their strength and some of it worked,” Tammaro said. “Seventeen goals are way too many to give up.” Two pairs of sisters form the Redcoats’ core. The Goodwin’s had two goals apiece. Senior Cassidy Goodwin is the “anchor” of the offense. Sophomore Erin Goodwin excels in the transition game offensively and defensively. Senior Bianca Jacques had three goals and two assists against Suffield May 1. Olivia Jacques, a sophomore, had two goals. “Bianca is really a catalyst for our team,” Tammaro said. “When she turns it on she’s totally capable of making a difference for us. When we can get the Goodwin’s to work together, we can do special things.” Olivia Martino, another offensive leader as a sophomore, was walking the sidelines with the aid of crutches, awaiting the results of an MRI on her knee. “That’s a big hole that somebody needs to step up

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Patience and stability are the two vital themes that proponents of Berlin High girls lacrosse have to contemplate as the season plays out. The Redcoats started the season with a win over Bunnell-Stratford, and also defeated RHAM-Hebron and Rocky Hill, but through the May 1 home loss to Suffield stood at 3-6-1. Head coach Danielle Tammaro and her assistant Bridget Sheehan are in their first season guiding the team, and they didn’t even have an offseason of planning for a foundation. From athletic director Dan Scavone to the parents and the players, everybody is hoping Tammaro is able to stay around. “I sure hope so, as long as they keep me around,” she said. “I agree [with the stability factor] wholeheartedly. There’s a difference with having a team and developing a program, and developing a program is what I want to do for them. I hope to really grow with the girls the next couple of years.” The team began varsity play in 2009. The Redcoats suffered 12-loss seasons in each of the first three years

before qualifying for the Class M tournament last year with a regular-season mark of 7-8. While lacrosse is growing, many schools still do not field teams, so the schedule is a conglomeration of established and fledgling programs. Last year, for example, the Redcoats had resounding wins against Valley Regional, Suffield, Bacon Academy and RHAM, but in the tournament’s first round they ran into Wilton – a long-time lacrosse hotbed – and the score ended up 16-1. “We’ve been working really hard getting everybody on the same page, getting everybody’s stick skills up and taking Berlin lacrosse forward,” said Tammaro, who played at Cheshire High. “We’ve been doing a lot of defensive work. We switched from a primarily zone defense to a primarily man-toman defense and that’s presented us with some struggles so far. It’s a continual work-in-progress. “We fight from minute one to the end of the game, which is great because you can’t teach that.” Berlin lost to Suffield twice this year. The Class S school features two gifted scorers in Laura Frechette

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TENNIS: Berlin dips to 1-9 on the year

Straight-set victories have become commonplace for the Berlin High boys tennis team’s number one singles player Dan Rombola. Rombola dispatched Andrew Schadt of Tolland, 6-2, 6-3, on the road April 30. Three days hence, he eased

past Tom Buckley of RHAM, 6-0, 6-1, in Hebron. Rombola is 6-2 on the year. But times remain tough for the Redcoats in a team sense. Rombola’s success was the lone Berlin win in a 6-1 loss to RHAM. In the 5-2 setback in Tolland, the new 1270581

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number-two doubles team of Kris Langevin and Reid Hilbie eked out a 7-6 (7-5), 4-6, 64 win over Sam Kim and Corey Richmond. Hilbie and Langevin are both soccer players. Hilbie teamed up with another booter last year – Brian Kennure – but injury prevented

him from playing tennis this season. In both matches, the Redcoats were unable to win a set in singles competition from two through four. Against Tolland, the number-one doubles team – Jack Stafstrom and captain Jaydip Patel – lost 6-3, 4-6, 6-1,

but lost in straight sets against RHAM. The number-three doubles team – Rich Schlichting and Zach Mayer – engaged in a three-hour marathon against RHAM before falling, 6-7 (7-9), 7-6 (7-4), 6-4. Berlin is 1-9 on the season.

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teams we like to play getting ready for the tournament. “Take nothing away from Berlin. Rockville has a better team, but I know they’re [111]. We’ve played like seven of the top 10 teams in the state so we want to keep going forward.” Pires was satisfied to escape the hard-fought clash with a victory. “We didn’t play our best for

sure. I don’t know if it was residue from [the Maloney game], maybe a little bit of a letdown, but there wasn’t a lot of energy,” he said. “Usually we’re a team that’s very enthusiastic and it was a little quieter today. That’s not necessarily because of Maloney. There are 100 other things that happen during the school day that affect these girls, but the bottom line was no matter what, we persevered.” Sullivan had two hits and cut down a run at the plate on a one-out grounder to shortstop in the E.O. second.

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a one-hitter, fanned six and drove in five runs, four on a grand slam. Michael Muscatello and Patrick Morris had runproducing hits.

Boys soccer U10 Marco Scarano scored seven goals in two games as the offensive-minded Berlin travel team disposed of South Windsor, 8-1, and Windsor Locks, 7-

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Barnes noted that last year’s team, which he feels is the best in Connecticut scholastic annals, broke 170 seven times. “I didn’t think this year’s team would be quite as good, but now I’m not so sure,” he said. “Julia and Ashley are the best one-two punch in the state. Emily is right on their heels and getting better. Caroline is posting some very good scores and now Abbie shoots 42 on a very though course. “I think I have the best coaching job in the state.”

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Boy Scouts – Boy Scout Troop 41, sponsored by Bethany Covenant Church, meets Thursdays, from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m., at the church. For more information, call Scoutmaster KC Jones at (860) 829-1148 or email jones327@comcast.net. Boy Scouts – Boy Scout Troop 24 meets Thursdays, from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m., at the Community Center. Stop in or call Joe Tedone at (860) 828-0255. Boys baseball - BHS vs. Bristol Eastern, at Bristol Eastern High School, 3:45 p.m.

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Repertory Theatre of New Britain - The Repertory Theatre of New Britain has scheduled the show “Almost, Maine,” for Friday, May 10, at 8 p.m. There is a cost to attend. For more information or for ticket prices, visit nbrep.org or call the box office at (860) 515-8346. Girls softball - BHS vs. Bristol Eastern, at Sage Park, 7 p.m. Boys lacrosse - BHS vs. RHAM, at Scalise Field Sage Park, 6:15 p.m. Boys tennis - BHS vs. Bulkeley/Hartford Public Coop, at Bulkeley High School, 4 p.m. Girls tennis - BHS vs. Bulkeley, at BHS, 4 p.m.

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New Britain - The Repertory Theatre of New Britain has scheduled the show “Almost, Maine,” for Sunday, May 12, at 2 p.m. There is a cost to attend. For more information or for ticket prices, visit nbrep.org or call the box office at (860) 5158346

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Girls golf - BHS vs. Northwest Catholic, at Timberlin, 3 p.m. Boys baseball - BHS vs. Bulkeley, at Zipadelli Field Sage Park, 4 p.m.

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Garden Club – The Kensington Garden Club is scheduled to meet Thursday, May 16, at 6:45 p.m., at the Community Center. The program, “Beyond Flower Pots” by Lorraine Calegari, is free of charge. Members meet at 5:30 p.m. The public is welcome. For more information, call Debbie at (860) 828-5187 or visit kensingtongardenclub.net. Girls golf - BHS vs. Simsbury, at Timberlin, 3 p.m.

coats’ overall record to 8-4, 4-2 in the CCC South. Plainville dropped to 5-8, 4-3 in the division. “Bennett was great,” Plainville coach Lou Mandeville said. “He changed speeds, kept us off-balance. You have to make adjustments and we didn’t make adjustments. He doesn’t put the ball down the middle of the plate, and they can swing the bats.” Vasi began the scoring in the second inning with a solo homer to left-center that triggered a three-run rally against Plainville starter Matt Thomas. He also drove in a run with a single. Grabowski went 4-for-4 with two singles, a double and a three-run homer in the fourth inning to make it 6-0. “He doesn’t get cheated. He swings the bat. That’s what

we tell our guys. They give you three swings, use ’em,” Veleas said. “We have too many guys that for some reason give you those ‘excuse-me’ swings and just try to put the ball in play. With less than two strikes, if you’re going to swing, swing. That’s why it’s called offense. When [Vasi] gets up there, he’s not afraid to swing either. That’s what we’re looking for.” Jeff Sylvester and Jordan Zima had two hits each for the Redcoats. “[Thomas] got behind in the count and had to challenge them. When Matt had to challenge him they got good swings on him and hit him hard,” Mandeville said.

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Only 8.7 percent of registered voters in Berlin came out to vote in the referendum. That is 1,173 people out of 13,368. Of those, 815 voted “no” to the $76,784,480 proposed budget and 358 voted “yes.” The town spent around $15,000 to open up polls for the referendum. “I guess I’m not surprised, but I’m a little disappointed in the turnout because we would love to see more people take an active part,” McNair said of the April 30 referendum. “I wouldn’t say that we weren’t prepared for defeat because that’s human nature. No one wants their taxes to go up and (town government doesn’t) want it to go up if it can be avoided.” During the week leading up to May 7, McNair said she “worked the numbers” to different hypothetical budget cuts in different service and program areas. She said she tried “to be as mindful as possible” when it came to justifying what can be cut from the budget. Council had to take action to pass the budget on May 7 because, by Town Charter, a mill rate had to be set by May 10. Before the budget was approved, councilors had a discussion. Evans suggested the council

look at addition cuts to a number of areas including operating materials, snow and ice removal, part-time and summer positions, overtime, and furlough days for Berlin public schools’ staff and educators. Democrat councilors criticized Evans and Buhrendorf for not bringing these budget cut suggestions earlier during the budget process. “The time to bring suggestions to the table was during the budget committee meetings and not when we have two days to adopt a budget,” Rochette said. “We don’t have time now to explore these options.” Councilors continued to criticize each party during the meeting before their vote. McNair said the largest expenditure of the town’s approved budget is education and schools. The Board of Education requested $40,573,461, but the Town Council approved $40,273,043, reducing the request by $300,000 in operating. In the proposed budget, council originally approved $40,373,043. Board of Education President Gary Brochu said the BOE will evaluate the impact the additional cuts to its operating budget might have on school programing, such as full-day Kindergarten. Check The Berlin Citizen online for more details on this story. Office (860) 828-7877 Fax (860) 828-5797 Cell (860) 883-7091

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your memories and join us as we discuss growing up in 1940’s America. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Contact the library to reserve a seat. Sit and Knit: May 16. Do you know how to knit, but following a pattern is difficult for you? Are you a beginner who can barely cast on? Would you like to meet some new people and sit and knit? Join leader Gina Kahn for a relaxing knitting session. No registration necessary. Homebound Services: Volunteers will deliver library materials to those unable to get to the library due to disability, illness or advanced age. For more information, call the library at (860) 828-7125.

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A chapter in Berlin’s early automotive history

For the past several months, a special 1914 Ford Model T Depot Hack has been on display at Ron’s Automotive, 928 Farmington Avenue, Berlin. The Depot Hack was used to transport passengers to and from train stations. Today it serves as the “mascot” for Klingberg Family Centers Vintage Motorcar Festival. One of the original sponsors of this annual fundraising event, Ron’s Automotive has been a faithful friend to the New Britain-based nonprofit. For the past 20 years, the show has celebrated the beauty of antique cars and the fascinating accounts of when they were first manufactured not only in Detroit but right here in Connecticut. The story of how this local business came to be fits squarely in the history of

when automobiles were first sold in Berlin. In the early 1900s, the still infant but rapidly growing automotive industry was changing the face of America. By 1921, Henry Ford was dominating the field and between 1908 and 1927, over 15,000,000 Model T’s were produced, a record only exceeded by beetle. In 1916, Berlin resident Al Holmquist and his brother purchased a blacksmith shop that had been at 928 Farmington Avenue. They rebuilt the building and establish a Ford tractor dealership with plows, grass cutters and hay machinery. In 1921, the Holmquist brothers traveled to New York City to apply for a franchise to sell Fords from the burgeoning Ford Motor Company. Their dealership, known as “Berlin Auto Sales” was the second Ford

dealership in New England. Before dealerships were established, a person wanting to purchase a new Ford automobile had it shipped to the nearest train station in crates and would have to assemble the car themself. Berlin Auto Sales was thriving by the 1930s, when Al Holmquist was invited to travel to Detroit as Henry Ford’s guest. Also in the 1930’s, the brothers rented a warehouse adjacent to the old Labieniec’s Feed Store where they were able to unload new automobiles directly from the railroad cars, assemble and store them. In 1979, Berlin Auto Sales was sold to the Morandes. One of the mechanics, Ron Gaetgens, Sr. bought the buildings and started his own automobile repair business. In 2000, he retired and his son Ron Jr. took

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the benefit, along with over 20 different Irish dance schools from Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. “The different dance companies found out about the fundraiser through Facebook,” Harrison said. “I mean, we’re a very tight-knit community, so once it started growing we reached out to our friends and there was immediate support. Everyone was jumping on the bandwagon to come and dance for us.” Harrison said 1,100 people came out to support the Richard family, filling the “entire hall from wall to wall.” “Jane’s class from the Clifden Academy came out and did a number and it was so beautiful and they got a standing ovation,” Harrison said. “It was the cutest dance you would ever see in your whole entire life.” Musicians from the Berkley College in Boston and a band called the Core Four performed during the event. “I just hope Jane is doing okay and I hope their life can return to some normality soon and we love them as Irish dancers and as people,” Harrison said.

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some way and Katherine said why don’t we get a bunch of our college friends together and we will go out on the streets of Boston and put a hat down and maybe we can raise some money that way.” The two friends created a group on Facebook and invited 150 people. The next morning the event had grown to over 1,000 people invited and there was 600 people going. s “We realized we had a lot n more on our hands then just y a couple hundred bucks and just putting a hat down in the e middle of Copley Square,” Harrison said. “It was kind of o an accident in all honesty, but - it was a great accident. We t r ? SUDOKU e ANSWER ? a o

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over the operation. Ron’s Automotive Service is a proud sponsor of Klingberg’s 21st Annual Vintage Motorcar Festival, scheduled for June 15, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Rock Cats Sta-

dium in New Britain. For more information, visit www.KlingbergAutoShow.o rg.

Submitted by Ron’s Automotive

Youth football, cheerleading Berlin Youth football and cheerleading has scheduled registration for Wednesday, May 15, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Community Center and Thursday, May 30, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the Berlin Fairgrounds at the Upbeat picnic. For more information, call Katie Bouchard at bouchkk@ comcast.net.

Fix Continued from page 8 “I guess I sort of hear about some of these things happening,” she said, “but nothing like experiencing it for yourself firsthand.” Bob Fischer served as the home captain, taking charge on what needed to be done. He said the crew started working at about 7 a.m., and would go all day. “Helping people, that’s what we do,” Fischer said. Fischer’s son, Vinny, was also on deck to help out, and took care of a myriad of tasks like installing windows, hauling tree stumps, and loading metal onto a truck. “You get to help other peo-

Wins Continued from page 6 working full-time since I would get out of school when I was 12 and I would work all summer with him.” Carotenuti’s father, Michael, said he is proud of his son’s success. He said, “building bikes is Tommy’s passion.” Michael said cars, especially hotrods, have always been his passion. “Of course I love hotrods, I was brought up in the 50s,” said Michael, who is 75-yearsold and still works in the shop alongside his son. “I’ll work on cars for as long as I

ple,” Vinny said of his involvement. “What isn’t there to like about helping out?” Liz Maher has been involved with the volunteer group for a few years and said she’s helped fix up about four houses, learning practical skills like how to lay floors. Usually, she said she paints, but “getting stuck” with yard work didn’t particularly bother her. “It’s such a beautiful day, I don’t mind being outside,” she said. HomeFront’s May 4 campaign had about 2,600 volunteers flexing their muscles to 80 homes across Connecticut and New York. “It really makes a difference when you have people pitching in and helping,” LaRosa said.

can. I think I find more enjoyment working on the old models more than I do ridding them.” Michael said he first grew interest in cars when he worked at a gas station as a teenager. He got into the car business when he worked at a garage throughout his high school years while growing up in Litchfield.

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The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, May 9, 2013 ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES HUMMELS CLUB Special Edition 1981, 82, 83 and 84. Now closed edition. (203) 237-2875

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HOUSES FOR RENT

203-237-3025 Estate sale service. Costume Jewelry, Antiques, paintings, Meriden-made items, toys, lamps.

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CHESHIRE Spacious 3 BR, 2 Bath. Large yard. Two car garage. Easy access to 691 & 84. $1800/mo + sec. No pets. (203) 213-5132 WALLINGFORD Location! Location! Newly remodeled 2 BR In-Town Ranch. Carport and n ic e y a r d . No sm o k in g . N o pets. $1600/mo 203 901-2123

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ALWAYS Buying Hand Tools. Old, Used, and Antique Hand Tools. Carpentry, Machinist, Engraving and Workbench Tools. If you have old or used tools that are no longer being used, call with confidence. Fair & friendly offers. Please call Cory 860-322-4367

WOOD, FUEL & HEATING EQUIPMENT A New 33 Ton Spliter, 2 way, Tow, Honda Motor, Troy Bilt, $2800 New; $2100 Firm. Come Run it. Mike 203-631-2211 FOR SALE Temp-Wood Woodburing Stove. 29” H x 28” W. Asking $100 Call 860-628-2840. Leave Message.

Music By Roberta

CITY RECYCLING will PAY CASH for scrap steel, copper, aluminum, cars & trucks! CALL 860-522-9273 30 Fishfry St, Hartford, CT

DEE’S ANTIQUES Buying Collectibles, Jewelry & Silver. China, Glass, Military, Musical. Anything old & unusual. Single item to an estate.

203-235-8431 DON’T SCRAP YOUR CAR Call Jeff. Will Pay Up To $1000 CASH for your CLUNKER! Damage, Rusted, Broken. (203) 213-1142 OLD BICYCLES Don’t throw away that old bike. Hobbyman needs your help. Free pickup! Bikes will be recycled. Help save a bike! 203-494-9641

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT & INSTRUCTIONS 2 LIKE NEW Guitars J.Reynolds Acoustic/ Electric w/ hard case. $150; Dean 3 quarter size Black, Electric w/ soft case. $150; $250 for both. Call Mike 203-631-2211

FOR RENT

MERIDEN 2 BR TH, End Unit, Quiet 1.5 BA. CA, Sec. System, Appli., Wall-Wall. Deck & More! No Pets. Credit Chk & Sec. $1,035 + utlis (203) 269-9755

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

BEST APT VALUES FROM $870 MOVE-IN SPECIALS!! 1&2 Bedroom Floor Plans Avail PROFESSIONALLY MANAGED BRAND NEW RENOVATIONS www.merrittstation.com 203-639-0889

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Studio & 1 Bedroom Apts Affordable Housing for qualified applicants 50 yrs of age or older. Amenities Include: Computer Learning Center, TV/ Games Lounge, Laundry Facilities, Off Street Parking, Free Bus Service to local shopping ctrs. On site: Resident Serv. Coord. Small Pets Accepted Please call 860-621-3954 for information. TTY: 711

MER. Furnished Apts. East Side Incl Heat, HW, Elec. 1 BR, 1st Fl, $845/mo+sec. 1BR, 2nd Fl $801 /mo+sec. 203-630-3823 12pm8pm or Meridenrooms.com MERIDEN -WALLINGFORD LINE Large 2 BR Luxury Condo. Walk in Closet, & Laundry. No pets! $925 + utilities Call 203-675-7326 MERIDEN -WALLINGFORD LINE Large 2 BR Luxury Condo. Walk in Closet, & Laundry. No pets! $925 + utilities Call 203-675-7326 MERIDEN 1-2 BR Hubbard Park Central Air/Heat. 775 West Main Street. $795-$995/mo. + utils. No pets. Call Niki 203 992-5605 or Chino 203 935-6224

MERIDEN 1023 Old Colony Rd. 2 BR Av a ila b le Starting at $800. Heat & HW incl. Off St. Parking. 203-886-7016

MERIDEN 1BR & 2 BR Stove, heat & hot water incl. Lease, sec & refs. 203- 239-7657 or 203-314-7300

ATTIC & BASEMENTS CLEANED GARY WODATCH Debris Removal Of Any Kind. Homeowners, Contractors. Quick, Courteous Svc. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Office 203-235-7723 Cell 860558-5430 GARY Wodatch Demolition Svs Sheds, pools, decks, garages. Quick, courteous srv. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Office 203-235-7723/Cell 860-558-5430

FENCING

Cornerstone Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203237-GATE. CT Reg #601060

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CLEANING SERVICES A.B.M. CLEANING SERVICE Complete janitorial service. 26 yrs exp. Guaranteed results, free est. Call Bill at (203) 537-7059

DECKS

ENHANCE Your Outdoor Living Space with Custom Decks. Also do Roofing, Siding & Gutters CT Reg #621315 (203) 675-8084 DECKS/PATIOS R US. Award winning decks & paver patios. Treat yourself to outside experience. Sidewalks also! Call 203-427-7259 HIC #635370

ICE DAMAGE? Seamless Gutters. Gutter repairs. 100% no clog leaf guard system w/lifetime warranty. CT Reg #621315 (203) 675-8084

GUTTERS DON’T WORK IF THEY’RE DIRTY For gutter cleaning, Call Kevin at (203) 440-3279 Fully insured. CT Reg. #569127

JUNK REMOVAL & MORE! We remove Furniture, Appliances, And Entire contents of: Homes*Sheds* Estates* Attics, Basements *Garages, & more. **Spring Yard Clean-ups.** FREE ESTIMATES*LIC & INS. 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218

est today 203 213-6528 Over 25 years experience. Call today for free estimates. Call 203-440-3535 Ct. Reg. #578887

SOUZA AND SON MASONRY New Construction & Repairs, Insured! Call 203-456-0914. www.themasonryshop.com HIC #0609635

HANDYPERSONS WE HAVE DUMP TRUCK A-1 HANDYMAN PLUS CT Reg #606277. Give us a Call - WE DO IT ALL! Free estimates. 203-631-1325 Neighborhood Handyman, LLC Specializing in Smaller Jobs. Indoor/Outdoor. CT Reg# 611858 Matt (860) 877-2549

We do all the labor. Registered and insured. Free on-site estimate. Call Ed

KITCHEN & BATH REMODELING JM LAWNCARE Spring Cleanups, Lawn Mowing, mulching, planting, mulching & more. Free est. 860-796-8168

HEATING & COOLING

C&M CONSTRUCTION DENNIS SHARP HEATING AND BURNER SVC TUNE UPS MAY-JULY $75 WATER HEATERS, OIL TANKS, SVC AND REPAIRS 860-517-6382 CT B-1 0403312

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LANDSCAPING ELECTRICAL SERVICE

T.E.C. Electrical Svc LLC All Phases of Electrical Work 24 hr. Emergency Service

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203-237-2122 EXCAVATING BACKHOE Work. Bush and Tree Stump Rip Out and Removal. Pools, Filled In or Removed. Dig for Additions and garages, etc. (203) 237-5572 HIC #0585627 GRADING, Drainage, Foundations, Trucking, Retaining Walls, Pavers, Water/Sewer/Septic. Lic. #1682. Cariati Developers, Inc. 203-238-9846 MC/Visa Accepted

JT’S LANDSCAPING, LLC Top Quality Work. Full Lawn Maint. Grass Cutting. Comm /Res, Lic/ins #616311 Free

HOME IMPROVEMENTS J. BOOBER CONSTRUCTION Additions, garages, remodeling, kitchens, bathrms, basements, decks, sunrooms. Lic’d & Ins’d. 203-265-0730,CT. Reg. #572880 www.jbooberconstruction.com

POLISH Ladies Will clean your house. Professional, friendly. Exc. refs. Aneta’s Cleaning 860-839-5339

LAWN MOWING RICK’S AFFORDABLE Pricker Removal, Hedge Trim, Soil/Seed, Cleanups. Brush, Tree. No Job Too Big or Small. 15 Yrs Exp. 203-530-4447 BILL RUDOLPH LANDSCAPING Cert. Installer, Paver, Walks, Patios, Ret. Walls, Stairs, Shurb Replacment, Landscape Design, & Renovations. Mulch & Stone. Waterfalls & Ponds. Lawn Repair & Install. Drainage & Backhoe Work. Bus. 30 + yrs. WERE ON ANGIES LIST. Free Est. HIC #0563661 Call (203) 237-9577

HOUSE CLEANING HOUSECLEANING With a Passion. Small offices. Insured. Bonded. Call Renata. Home 860-828-1338 Cell 860-796-5222 Your Cleaning Service in Berlin

ACCEPTING NEW Landscaping Accts. & New Lawn Installations. Comm./Res. Complete Grounds Maintenance. Fully Ins. Sr Discounts. (203) 634-0211

IF YOU MENTION THIS AD Yard Clean-Ups Brush, Branches, Leaves STORM DAMAGE

**JUNK REMOVAL** Appl’s, Furniture, Junk, Debris, etc WE CAN REMOVE ANYTHING Entire house to 1 item removed! FREE ESTIMATES*LIC & INS. 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218

LAWN & GARDEN J&J Lawn Services- Res & Comm. Lawn cutting. Weekly/bi-weekly svs. Neighborhood discounts given. Shrub clipping & flower bed maint. Owner operated. Fully ins. Call John 203-376-6764

Thursday, May 9, 2013 — The Berlin Citizen APARTMENTS FOR RENT

LAWN & GARDEN ROTOTILLING Garden Bill with Troy Bilt. No garden too small. (203) 294-1160 SPRING CLEANUPS Lawn Mowing: Weekly, Biweekly, Monthly, You decide! Please Call (203) 630-2152.

PAVING

ROOFING

SIDING

D & G PAVING Over 25 yrs exp. Paving, seal coating, concrete work. CT Reg#0577005. 203-237-6058

PLUMBING MASONRY

Roofing, Siding, Windows, Decks, Remodeling Gutters CT Reg#570192

Siding, Roofing, Windows, Decks, Sunrms, Additions

(203) 639-1634

203-237-0350 CT Reg. #516790

W. BOOBER MASONRY 25 yrs exp in all types of masonry CT Reg # 0626708 Call 203-235-4139 FATHER & SON’S MASONRY Fully Insured HIC #0627914. Free Est. Over 30 years of experience! Stonewalls, Sidewalks, Chimneys, Brick Patios, Blocks, Tile, Stucco, Pavers. Call 203-598-9939 or 203-598-9938 PAUL’S MASONRY New & Repairs. Stone walls, arches, chimneys, sidewalks, fireplaces. Free est. #614863. 203-706-9281 SOUZA AND SON MASONRY New Construction & Repairs, Masonry. Call 203-456-0914. www.themasonryshop.com HIC #0609635 JIMMY’S Masonry - Stone Walls, Steps, Walkways, Patios, Chimneys. All types masonry work. 28 yrs exp. Lic., Ins’d. Free estimate. 860-274-4893 CT Reg# 604498 LENA’S MASONRY Family tradition, Over 25 yrs experience. Walkways, stone walls, veneer, brick, concrete, stucco & repairs. Free estimates. Lic. & ins. CT #600890 (203) 732-4544

PAINTING/ WALLPAPERING

C&M CONSTRUCTION *THE ROOFING SPECIALIST* 10% OFF cmconstructionct.com 203-630-6459 CT Reg #608488

MEDINA Sewer & Drain Cleaning Services LLC Quality work at affordable prices. 24hr Service. Benny Medina 203-909-1099

SIMPLY DEVINE PLUMBING No job too big or small. 15% discount on all service. (203)514-0434

POWER WASHING

POWER WASHING Is Spring Cleaning On the outside. FREE ESTIMATES. #569127 Call Kevin 203-440-3279 POWERWASHING Houses, decks, fences. Local co., satisfaction guar. Insured. Olsen Oil & Power Washing 203-272-2699

CPI HOME IMPROVEMENT HIGHEST Quality- Kitchens/Bath Siding ● Roofing Windows ● Remodeling ● Decks ● Gutters Additions ●Credit cards accepted 203-634-6550 CT Reg #0632415 EVANS Roofing LLC. Resid. & Comm. Specializing in all types of roofing. Flat or Pitched we have you covered! Free est. CT Reg 0622795. (203) 235-1861

Gonzalez Construction ★★★★★★★★ Roofing, siding, windows, decks, gutters & remodeling. ★★★★★★★★

203-639-0032 info@ gonzalezconstructionllc.com Fully licensed/insured. Reg #HIC577319

ROOFING

203-237-2122 Cornerstone Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203237-GATE. CT Reg #601060

EDDIE’S Total Home Painting, Int/Ext, Powerwashing, Decks, Sheetrock, Remodeling, Windows. CT#569864 203 824-0446

PAVING

All Phases of Electrical Work 24 hr. Emergency Service

SMALL JOBS WELCOME

HALLMARK PAINTING, LLC Interior and Exterior Also Pressure Washing, Reg & Ins HIC#0634264 203-269-3369

(203) 639-1634 CPI HOME IMPROVEMENT HIGHEST Quality-Kitchen/Bath Siding ● Roofing Windows ● Remodeling ● Decks ● Gutters Additions ●Credit cards accepted 203-634-6550 CT Reg #0632415

Gonzalez Construction Roofing, siding, windows, decks, gutters & remodeling.

203-639-0032 info@ gonzalezconstructionllc.com Fully Lic & Ins Reg #577319

SIDING ROOFING, SIDING WINDOWS AND MORE Free Estimates/Fully Insured Reg #604200/Member BBB 860-645-8899

TOP SOIL SAND & FILL A-1 Farm Fresh Screened Top Soil. Pick up/delivery. Sidewalk Slate. Fuda Construction, LLC Call for pricing (203) 235-1030 BEAUTIFUL FARM FRESH Screened Top Soil. Fill, Sand & Stone, Mulch. Picked up or delivered. No minimum. Cariati Developers, Inc. 203-238-9846

TREE SERVICES

GARY WODATCH LLC Tree Removal, All calls returned Reg #0620397. Quick courteous service. Office 203-235-7723 or Cell 860-558-5430

LAVIGNE’S TREE SERVICE IN BUSINESS 33 YRS. Tree removal. Stump grinding. Crane Service. Free Estimates. Fully insured. 203-294-1775 lavignestreeservicellc.com

MIDSTATE PAVING QUALITY Asphalt Driveways CT# 575852 2 0 3 - 2 3 8 - 1 7 0 8

Siding, Roofing, Windows, Decks, Sunrms, Additions

203-237-0350 CT Reg. #516790

SPRING SPECIAL MERIDEN- 1BR - $695/month. HEAT, HOT WATER & ELECTRIC INCLUDED. Private balcony. 203-639-4868

SERVICES OFFERED

T.E.C. Electrical Svc LLC PAINTING R US. House Painting/ Int. Painting. Family Run since 1949. Custom Wall Designs. Call 203-427-7259 HIC #635370

Siding, Roofing, Windows, Decks, Remodeling Gutters CT Reg#570192

MERIDEN 2 BEDROOM Beautiful First Floor , Washer/Dryer Parking. $850 Month + Utils. (860) 338-3475 MERIDEN 2 Bedrooms, 3rd Fl. 5 Rooms, newly remodeled, off street parking, w/d hookups, no pets, $900 plus utilities, references. 203-671-9644 MERIDEN 2 BR, 2nd Floor. Big Rooms! No Pets/Smoking. $900/mo + sec. Call (203) 631-9614 MERIDEN 2.50 BR, 3rd fl. Off st parking. No pets. Stove & refrigerator. $775 plus utilities. 203 605-5691 MERIDEN 3 BR Nice Townhouse 1.5 Baths, WD Hookup, Garage, Full Bsmnt. Cul de sac. $1000/ month. 2 mos sec + application fee. No pets. Call 203-284-0597 MERIDEN 3 Rooms Unfurnished. Completely Renovated. Heat & Hot Water incl. Sliding door to deck. Pool and laundry facilities. $850/mo. 203-733-9647 MERIDEN 3BR Apartment Spacious, 5 Rooms, 2nd Floor, WD. No Pets, $1,000 plus Utilities. Section 8 Approved. 1st & Last Month’s Rent. 203 715-5829 MERIDEN Crown Village 1 BR, Appls, heat incl. On-site laundry. Off st. parking. No pets. $775/mo. Dep. For more info 203-634-9149 MERIDEN- Nice 2 BR No pets. $795 per mo, Deposit, Credit & References. 25 Griswold Street Please Call 203-238-1890 MERIDEN. West side furn 1st flr studio, includes heat, elec, hw. $180/wk plus sec. Call 12noon8pm (203) 634-1195 www.meridenrooms.com MIDDLEFIELD. Upscale Apartment in Rural Setting. 2 BRs, hardwood flrs, veranda with water views, $950/mo. Security & references. 860-712-3020

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VILLA’S Tree Removal and Stump Grinding. Free est. Guaranteed lowest prices. Owner operated. Fully insured. Senior Disc. Call 860 777-7914

WALLINGFORD $2000 BEAUTIFUL 3 Bdrm. 2 1/2 Bath Townhouse. W/D, 2-Car Garage, FP, Deck, Bonus Room. Judy 203-772-3200 WM M Hotchkss WALLINGFORD 2 BR, 2 Fam Home Nice Area. Modern. Stove & Refrig. Nice yard. Off St Park $1000. Avali 6-1 No Pets. (203) 654-6190 WALLINGFORD 2/3 BR 2nd Floor, W/D Hookup, Off St. Parking, No Pets/Smoking. $950/mo. Call 203-444-5722 WALLINGFORD 2BR, 2nd fl, lg rooms, huge kitchen. Two 12x14BRs. New bathroom, sunporch. No pets/smoking. $800/ mo+dep. Refs. Quiet neighborhood. 203-996-4281 lv message. WALLINGFORD STUDIO Apt for Rent - Center St. 3rd Fl. Appls Included. $650 1 BR APT for Rent - Church St. 1st Fl. Appls Included. $850 Call Mike 203 376-2160 WLFD. Centrally located, 2 BRs, 4 rms, 2nd flr, hdwd flrs, stove & refrig, hookups, storage, off st parking. No pets, no smoking. Security. $925. 860-575-4915

APARTMENTS FOR RENT WALLINGFORD Newly Remodeled 1 BR. 2nd fl. Central Air, H d wd F l rs . N o s m o k i ng . N o pets. $800/mo. 203 901-2123

ROOMS FOR RENT MERIDEN CLEAN SAFE ROOMS Includes Heat, HW, Elec, Kit Priv. East Side. Off-st park. $125/wk. + sec. Call 12-8pm 203-630-3823 or www.Meridenrooms.com

Meriden- 1 FREE Week Furnished rm w/cable & fridge. Kit privileges. (203) 235-0736

NORTH HAVEN Meadowstone Motel- Off I-91. Satellite TV. Short Stay/Daily/ Wkly. On Bus Line. 203-239-5333

HELP WANTED 29 FULL TIME VACANCIES SUMMER & PERMANENT HELP! NEEDED IMMEDIATELY NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY $2000/MO + BONUSES Factory Outlet located in Southington CT area is in need of hard working women & men in customer service. Learn how to work in a fun fast pace atmosphere. Must be 18 + and have reliable transportation. Students and career minded individuals welcome. Company has management opportunities for new people. Call 8am- 8pm (860) 329-0317 OR EMAIL RESUME ctjobfair@gmail.com CARPET CLEANING AND MANAGEMENT TRAINEES NEEDED Our Waterbury branch is expanding! We need 20 sharp, hardworking people to train for carpet cleaning and management positions. Must have driver’s license and excellent work ethic. Summer & Career Opportunities $500-$1500/week. Call to schedule interview. 203-759-1392 FINANCIAL SERVICES ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Southington Care Center is a 130bed facility specializing in shortterm inpatient rehabilitation & rehab nursing care, long-term care & outpatient rehab services. We are looking for a Medical biller. Customer Service skills a must plus a solid background in all Third Party insurance, Medicaid & Medicare billing & collections. Candidate must have good computer skills & experience with Excel. Interactions with residents /families & governmental entities will be required. Candidate must possess a high school diploma; preferred Associates Degree. A minimum of 4 years’ experience in bookkeeping or accounting practices & 2 years in the Medical Billing field. This position is 35 hrs/week. Benefits available. Please email your resume and cover letter to LaRoseV@southingtoncare.org BarnoC@southingtoncare.org

Job Opportunities Westaff is currently hiring for the following positions:

Press Operators Assemblers Warehouse General Laborers Admin Assistants All Shifts. Apply at: 39 West Main St., Meriden

HELP WANTED AUTO Service Advisor-Min. 2 yrs exp & valid driver’s lic. Maintain High level cust svc. Call Jamie Richard Chevrolet 203-272-3000 AUTO Tech For long-establish Hamden-No. Haven area independent shop. Foreign & Domestic diagnostics & repairs. Call Mon-Fri 8-5. 203 865-4808 GUARD Looking for someone to patrol private property. Reply: PO Box 373 Middlefield, CT 06455 MANUFACTURING TOOLMAKER Knowledge of all job shop operations. Experienced in Pro Track. Please send resume to: lou-jan@lou-jan.com or fax: 203-272-3537.

MECHANICAL ENGINEER TOMZ Corporation has an immediate opening for a Mechanical Engineer in Berlin, CT. Duties: Perform engineering duties related to mechanically functioning equipment. Read blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, technical drawings & computer generated reports. Provide complete & accurate setups for the mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning. Oversee maintenance & repair of the machines to ensure functionality according to specifications. Investigate & diagnose equipment failures. Recommend & specify system components to ensure conformance with engineering design & specifications. Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering & 24 months of experience in mechanical engineering. Please mail resume & cover letter to the following individual for consideration: TOMZ Corp 47 Episcopal Road Berlin, CT 06037 PARALEGAL - Full Time for Southington law firm. Personal injury and workers’ compensation experience required. Salary based on experience. Fax resume to 860-621-4433 or email jjo@mo-lawfirm.com PART TIME Customer Service/Driver Servicing customers on route. Strong work ethic & great people skills. Excellent pay, 2 days per week 7-4pm Vechile Provided. Women & others encouraged to apply. Fax Resume to 877-777-4139 ROOFERS WANTED. Laborers or shinglers. Min exp 3-5 yrs, f u ll t i me p o si t io n . D r iv e r ’s license helpful. 203-879-7551 SUMMER JOBS OPEN HOUSE! Feeding lunch & breakfast to children, 10-20 hrs per week end of June-August. Morning and afternoon shifts. Must be 18yrs or older and enjoy working with children. Must bring 2 forms of ID. Job Fair will be held Tues. May 14th 2pm-6pm at New Opportunities of Meriden, 74 Cambridge Street, Meriden. For directions or more information, please Call 203-235-0278. TREE CLIMBER For Tree Service Full time. Must have experience. Call (203) 272-4485 WAREHOUSE/DRIVER For building materials distributor. Position 75% Warehouse stocking /pulling orders & 25% making deliveries. Ability to lift up to 70 lbs. & safely operate fork lift reqd. HS diploma & proof of clean driving record reqd. CDL not req’d. Competitive pay /benefits package. Apply at Northeast Lumber Sales, Inc. 140 Golden Street Meriden, CT 06450

The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, May 9, 2013

They Are “Public Notices” For A Good Reason DON’T LET CONNECTICUT OFFICIALS REMOVE YOUR RIGHT TO KNOW FROM THE NEWSPAPER. KEEP PUBLIC NOTICES IN YOUR NEWSPAPER! Pending legislation may remove your right to read public notices in newspapers, moving them from the public domain to government controlled web sites. We’re concerned. And you should be, too. Public notices are an important tool in assuring an informed citizenry. They have helped develop America into a participatory democracy for hundreds of years and where it counts the most: how your tax dollars are spent, how policy is made and how our futures are charted. They are located in easy-to-find sections of your newspaper. And they are fully accessible to everyone - unlike the internet, which is not accessible to everyone.

Less than 10% of the U.S. population views a local, state or federal government website daily, according to the May 2009 release of U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Estimates of Resident Population. This means more than nine out of ten people may never see a given notice. This compares dramatically to the fact that 83% of adults read a community newspaper every week, according to the National Newspaper Association. Furthermore, a public notice printed in the newspaper produces a permanent record. The internet does not, nor does it assure timeliness. And a newspaper is archived for years; not subject to computer crashes and hackers. Newspapers are easily verifiable, fully transparent and represent a secure third party who has nothing to gain from any notice.

Connecticut’s recent ethical lapses shed a glaring light on the full meaning of this problem. It’s like putting the fox in charge of the hen house. Every public notice, which runs in a Connecticut daily newspaper, is automatically uploaded to that newspaper’s web site and CTPublicNotices.org. Newspapers are your watchdogs. Don’t let that role be changed now. Voice your opinion. To keep your notices in the newspaper, contact your local legislator to oppose Senate Bill #1112 - An Act Concerning the Publication of Legal Notices by Municipalities. Governor’s Office - 860.566.4840 Senate Democrats - 860.240.8600 House Democrats - 860.240.8500 Senate Republicans - 860.240.8800 House Republicans - 860.240.8700

Visit www.ctdailynews.com to contact your legislator today

The Berlin

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