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Volume 22, Number 8

Thursday, April 12, 2018

Historical church prepares to expand

Budgets headed to a vote

By Ashley Kus The Citizen

A brick house on Percival Avenue was recently demolished as part of the expansion of the neighboring Kensington Congregational Church.

By Ashley Kus The Citizen

Voters will decide on a $43.9 million school budget and a $45.6 million general government budget later this month.

“We plan to move in at Christmas time,” said Allan Hall, church member and chair of the building committee.

The finance board’s proposed budget, with a grand list adjustment, results in an estimated tax increase of $279 for a home valued at $250,000.

Crews began tearing down the church-owned house the day after Easter as a kick-off to the “Easter to Advent” project.

See Church, A20

“I don’t think we’ve done our job,” said Republican Mayor Mark Kaczynski. Crews raze a building in preparation for the expansion of Kensington Congregational Church on Percival Avenue. Ashley Kus, The Citizen

New station to open before service begins By Ashley Kus The Citizen

board the train using the high level platforms and to cross the tracks using the pedestrian bridge,” said John Bernick, assistant rail administrator for the state Department of Transportation.

The town’s new train station is expected to open before the launch of the new CTrail Line service next month. “We plan on a partial opening of the station that will allow passengers to

Bernick said an official opening date will be announced soon. The station

is located on Depot Road.

The initial proposed finance board numbers went through unchanged after a majority vote to revise the budgets failed between the board and Town Council Monday night, 8-4, with one abstention. A total of nine votes was needed.

New train stations recently opened in Meriden and Wallingford. All three feature high-level platforms, overhead pedestrian bridges and increased parking, as well as automatic platform snow melt systems. Trains will in-

A joint meeting between the council and finance board was triggered after the council unanimously voted last week to reject the presented budget. The council discussed a plan to roll $1.1

See Train, A12

See Budgets, A5

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“If we didn’t address the needs of the future, like so many other churches we would eventually shrink,” Hall said.

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Violators can be fined $150 for a first offense, $300 for a second offense and $500 for third and subsequent offenses.

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Last April, Berlin police cited more than 300 people for using their cellphones or other electronic devices while driving.

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Vintage motorcar series to kick off The first event of the new Klingberg Vintage Motorcar Series is scheduled for Saturday, April 21, 9 a.m. to noon, at 370 Linwood St., New Britain. In addition to an assortment of rare prewar cars and traditional vintage classics pre-1979, the

event features a special display of Model A Fords. Wayne Carini, star of “Chasing Classic Cars,” is scheduled as Grand Marshal. He plans to bring his father’s Model A to the event. Bob Carini was a master restorer of antique automobiles and

a founding member of the Connecticut Model A Restorers’ Club, one of the earliest antique automobile clubs in the country, founded in 1952. The April 21 event features food, music, activities and games, as well as the Kling-

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The contest asks middle school and high school students from Berlin and Southington to submit essays of 250 to 500 words describing one place in the community that is special and unique to them. Students should include why they think this place is so special.

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Civic Life Youth Film Challenge slated for high school, college students The Civic Life Youth Film Festival is accepting Youth Film Challenge submissions from high school and college students. Winning films will be screened Tuesday, May

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Budgets million of over $2 million in proposed capital items into short term bonding for three to five years. In an informal decision last week, members of the finance board agreed to look at the bonding. However, after consulting with Finance Director Kevin Delaney members of the finance board presented a second alternative Monday night with less bonding.

bonding all these small items,” said Democratic councilor JoAnn AngelicoStetson.

The deadline for news submissions is Friday, by 5 p.m., for consideration for the following edition.

Items include new police vehicles, school vans and technology replacements among other town and school items. The replacement of Scalise Field is among the items the finance board already agreed to bond.

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Green indoor records in the 600 in 1:26, 800 in 1:56:19, 1000 in 2:39:19, 1600 in 4:20:77 and the 3200 in 10:02:77. In outdoor track, Green was a Northwest Conference champion in both the 800 and 1600. He placed second in Class M and fifth in the State Open in the 1600. He set Berlin outdoor records in the 800 in 1:56:19, 1600 in 4:20:77, 3200 in 9:56 and the steeplechase in 10:04:26. Green was the class valedic-

torian and went on to graduate from Harvard University in 2008 where he received his B.A. in education. At Harvard, he was a four-year varsity letter recipient in track with a personal best of 2:37 in the 1000 and 3:53 in the 1500.

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After working for three years at the Advanced Math and Science Academy in Marlborough as a math teacher, curriculum consultant and SAT tutor, Green joined the teaching staff of RSM, where he provided instruction in algebra and geometry for

He wrote his senior honors thesis on the Russian School of Mathematics at Harvard.

He has since become the principal of RSM-Rocky Hill and RSM-Stamford. Green still enjoys running competitively and won the Lowell Bay State Half

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We all experience highs and lows. But when the lows become increasingly often and begin to interfere with the functions of daily living, then it’s a cause for concern.

The new station in Berlin is 20 feet away from the site of the old 19th-century station that was destroyed by a fire in December 2016. A year later, fire officials said the cause remains “undetermined.”

Depression affects twice as many women as men and most people don’t seek the help they need. Those that do, usually receive some type of drug therapy to mask the issues. The Biggest Concern? You may not realize you’re actually feeling depressed until after you’ve overcome it or someone mentions it to you. Often we think it’s just a bad day, but what happens is it becomes bad day, after bad day until it begins to affect your life, family and livelihood negatively.

“We are so very pleased that the Berlin station will officially be open,” said Chris Edge, town director of economic development. “The Town of Berlin hopes to see additional development in the train station area in the coming years.”

Common Symptoms of Depression • Chronic fatigue • Sleep problems • Overwhelming sadness • Hyper-irritability • Poor concentration • Changes in appetite • Withdrawal • Chronic physical symptoms • Thoughts of suicide

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Grabowski hit in all seven games during a recent stretch (including five multihit games) to extend his hitting streak to nine contests, as he went 15-of-32 at the plate, which translates to a .469 batting average. He also blasted two home runs and drove in five as he posted a .750 slugging percentage and a .528 on base percentage from his lead-off spot in the Purple Knights' order. He also scored a whopping 14 runs and stole two bases. Grabowski graduated from Berlin High School in 2014 and was an All-State and allconference player.

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Boards: move forward with jail cell upgrades By Ashley Kus The Citizen

After several delays, upgraded jail cells for the Berlin Police Department are moving forward following a joint meeting recently between the Town Council and Board of Finance. “This was really a wake up call,” said police Chief John Klett.

The cells currently have bars which Klett said have been used in recent suicide attempts by prisoners.

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iglass in the holding areas. The estimated cost for the jail cell project is between $150,000 and $180,000, in collaboration with partner communities in-state that are looking to update cells as well.

As part of the plan, the lockers at the Berlin station also will be upgraded to include better ventilation for an esti-

Kevin Guite, member of the The finance board tabled the board, voiced his concern with waiving the bidding decision in late February to process for the design and transfer funds for a study to upgrade the cells with plexi- build agreement. glass instead of bars. The Klett said there is a limited council waived the bidding number of companies that Funding is currently in the process earlier for a design upgrade jail cells as most de- police budget from other and build agreement with a partments already have plex- capital projects. construction company out of Milford after previously tabling the topic for further discussion.

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Student-athletes solidify college plans By Ashley Kus The Citizen

Seniors athletes at Berlin High School signed onto their futures in Division I and Division II college sports Thursday morning, April 4 as part of national signing day. “It’s been a pleasure to watch you guys excel,” said Jeff Mauri, Berlin’s director of athletics. The student-athletes signed letters of intent to play college soccer and track. Julia Sisti will play D-2 soccer at Stonehill College and Noah Silverman will play D1 soccer at Central Connecticut State University. “He tied a school record for most goals in a game,” said Sal Parafati, boys soccer coach, about Silverman. Girls coach Katie Amenta praised Sisti for her accomplishments throughout her high school career.

Julia Sisti, Berlin High School signing day, Thursday, April 5. Photos by Ashley Kus, The Citizen

“Everyday; pre-season, during season, postseason and the interstate tournament, she was ready to go,” Amenta said. Alexa Kavarsky and Nikki Xiarhos signed on to compete in Division I track at Sacred Heart University and Bryant University, respectively.

Steve Soucy, track coach, cited the parents as the biggest supporters of the athletes. “There’s lots of reasons why you guys are here and one of the big reasons that doesn’t always get recognized are sitting in front of you — the parents,” he said. “The amount of travel that we’ve done with track, all over New England.”

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Drive now, text later Roughly three-quarters of Americans own a smartphone. And the prevalence of these and other handheld devices has led to some problems, notably, distracted driving. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 3,450 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers in 2016. Some more scary numbers from the NHTSA: At any given daylight moment across America, approximately 660,000 drivers are using cell phones or manipulating electronic devices while driving, and five seconds is the average time one's eyes are off the road while texting. When traveling at 55 miles per hour, that's enough time to cover the length of a football field.

A lot of damage can be done in that short span. For that reason, during April — Distracted Driving Awareness Month — police departments across the state are doing their part to keep people focused behind the wheel. “It’s becoming a big issue,” Plainville Police Sgt. John Quilter told the Record-Journal. Last April, Plainville officers issued 123 tickets for cell phone violations. This month, Plainville cops are back at it. “During this enforcement period, officers will be ticketing anyone who is texting or on their phone while behind the wheel,” Quilter said. “The bottom line is if you text and drive, you will pay.” Connecticut law prohibits the use of any handheld mobile device while operating a

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Story time – A free story time and craft session is scheduled for Thursdays, 9 to 10 a.m., at The Sloppy Waffle, 2551 Berlin Turnpike. Visit thesloppywaffle.com.

Theater - The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31-33 Webster Square Road, has scheduled a production of “Nana’s Naughty Knickers” for Saturday, April 14, 8 p.m. A fee is charged. For more information and tickets, call 860-8291248.

Boy Scouts – Boy Scout Troop 24 is scheduled to meet Thursdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Community Center, 230 Kensington Road. Stop or call Mike Neault, Scoutmaster, at 860-828-3611. Boys Scouts – Boy Scout Troop 41 meets Thursdays, 7 p.m., at Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St. For more information, 860-829-1148 or jones327@comcast.net. Boys track – BHS vs. Bristol Central at BHS, 3:45 p.m. Boys lacrosse – BHS vs. East Catholic at Sage Park, 6 p.m.

Friday, April 13 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. Northwest Catholic at Baretta Field, Percival Park, 3:45 p.m. Theater - The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31-33 Webster Square Road, has scheduled a production of “Nana’s Naughty Knickers” for Friday, April 13, 8 p.m. A fee is charged. For more information and tickets, call 860-8291248.

Saturday, April 14 Historical Society – The Berlin Historical Society has scheduled its spring open house for Saturday, April 14, 1 to 4 p.m. New exhibits are featured. Richard Donohue is scheduled to speak about World War I monuments at 2 p.m. Reserve a seat for the talk at 860-828-5114. Blood drive – The American Red Cross has scheduled a blood drive for Saturday, April 14, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at South Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, 1950 Chamberlain Hwy. For more information and to schedule an appoint-

Monday, April 16 Karaoke - Karaoke with Justin Kaace is scheduled for Mondays, 5 to 9 p.m., at Pineloft Cafe, 1474 Berlin Turnpike. For more information, call 860-828-9797. Baseball – BHS vs. Bristol Central at Bristol Central, 3:45 p.m. Boys lacrosse – BHS vs. Bunnell at Bunnell, 6 p.m. Girls lacrosse – BHS vs. Norwich Free Academy, away, 4 p.m. Boys tennis – BHS vs. Newington at BHS, 3:45 p.m. Girls tennis – BHS vs. Rocky Hill at Rocky Hill, 3:45 p.m.

Tuesday, April 17 Pasta supper - American Legion Post 68, 154 Porters Pass, schedules a pasta supper for Tuesdays, 5 to 6:30 p.m. A fee is charged. The public is welcome. For more information, call 860-8289102 after 5 p.m. 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 860-828-8693.

Girls tennis – BHS vs. New Britain at NBHS, 3:45 p.m.

Friday, April 20

Berlin-Peck Memorial Library Hours: Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Softball – BHS vs. Bristol Eastern at Bristol Eastern, 3:45 p.m.

Theater - The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31-33 Webster Square Road, has scheduled a production of “Nana’s Naughty Knickers” for Friday, April 20, 8 p.m. A fee is charged. For more information and tickets, call 860-8291248.

Boys golf – BHS vs. Avon at Blue Fox Run, 3 p.m.

Baseball – BHS vs. Middletown at Sage Park, 3:45 p.m.

Girls golf – BHS vs. Simsbury at Simsbury Farms CC, 3 p.m.

Softball – BHS vs. Middletown at Sage Park, 3:45 p.m.

Saturday Afternoon Adult Book Group – Saturday, April 14, 1 p.m. “In the Woods” by Tana French.

Boys lacrosse – BHS vs. RHAM at Sage Park, 6 p.m.

Boys lacrosse – BHS vs. Bristol Eastern, away, 4 p.m.

Girls tennis – BHS vs. Wethersfield at Wethersfield, 3:45 p.m.

Boys tennis – BHS vs. Bristol Eastern at Bristol, 3:45 p.m.

Wednesday, April 18 Baseball – BHS vs. Bristol Eastern at Sage Park, 3:45 p.m.

Thursday, April 19 Garden Club – The Kensington Garden Club is scheduled to meet Thursday, April 19, at the Community Center. Business meeting at 5:30 p.m., program by Russ Cohen, author of “Wild Plants I Have Known ... and Eaten” at 7. The program is free and open to the public. Visit www.kensingtongardenclub.org. Dine for a cure – The fifth annual “Dining for a Cure” fundraiser is scheduled for Thursday, April 19, 4:30 to 9 p.m., at Sans Souci Restaurant, 2003 North Broad St., Meriden. The restaurant will donate a portion of proceeds to The Parkinson’s Unity Walk. For more information, call 203-639-1777. Story time - A free story time and craft session is scheduled for Thursdays, 9 to 10 a.m., at The Sloppy Waffle, 2551 Berlin Turnpike. Visit the sloppywaffle.com.

Boy Scouts - Boy Scout Troop 44 meets Tuesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Sacred Heart Church, 66 Cottage St., East Berlin. For more information, call Tony deRito at 860-8299879.

Boy Scouts - Boy Scout Troop 24 is scheduled to meet Thursdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Community Center, 230 Kensington Road. Stop in or call Mike Neault, Scoutmaster, at 860-828-3611.

Boys golf – BHS vs. Conard at Timberlin, 3 p.m.

Boy Scouts - Boy Scout Troop 41 meets Thursdays, 7 p.m., at Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St. For more information, 860-829-1148 or jones327@comcast.net.

Girls lacrosse – BHS vs. East Catholic at East Catholic, 4 p.m.

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Boys golf – BHS vs. Rocky Hill at Rolling Green CC, 3 p.m.

Saturday, April 21 Theater - The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31-33 Webster Square Road, has scheduled a production of “Nana’s Naughty Knickers” for Saturday, April 21, 8 p.m. A fee is charged. For more information and tickets, call 860-829-1248. Girls lacrosse – BHS vs. North Haven at North Haven, 7 p.m.

Monday, April 23

Programs Movie Matinee – Friday, April 13, 1 p.m. “Wonder.” PG.

Reiki – Wednesday, April 18, 6:30 p.m. Make & Take – Book Hugger Bookmarks – Thursday, April 19, 6:30 p.m. For ages 10 (with adults) and up. Registration is required. Movie Matinee – Friday, April 20, 1 p.m. “The Greatest Showman.” PG. New Britain Symphony Orchestra: Steel Drum Ensemble – Monday, April 23, 6:30 p.m. Registration is required. Essential Oils 101 – Tuesday, April 24, 6:30 p.m. Registration is required. Movie Matinee – Friday, April 27, 1 p.m. “Murder on the Orient Express.” PG-13.

Baseball – BHS vs. East George Washington’s 30 Ways Catholic at East Catholic, 3:45 to Be Polite In An Impolite World p.m. – Saturday, April 28, 1 p.m. RegSoftball – BHS vs. Tolland at Sage Park, 3:45 p.m. Girls golf – BHS vs. Glastonbury at Glastonbury Hills CC, 3 p.m. Girls lacrosse – BHS vs. Bristol Coop at Bristol Central, 4 p.m. Boys tennis – BHS vs. RHAM at BHS, 3:45 p.m. Girls tennis – BHS vs. RHAM at RHAM, 3:45 p.m.

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Berlin Free Library Tea – The Berlin Free Library, 834 Worthington Ridge, has scheduled its seventh annual library tea for Saturday, May 5, 2 to 4 p.m. For more information and reservations, call 860-8283344.

East Berlin Library Hours - East Berlin Library is open Mondays and Thursdays, 3 to 5 p.m. and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 24 Boys golf – BHS vs. Wethersfield at Timberlin, 3 p.m. Boys lacrosse – BHS vs. South Windsor at South Windsor, 4 p.m.

Wednesday, April 25 Rotary – Kensington-Berlin Rotary is scheduled to meet Wednesday, April 25, 5:30 p.m., at the Pine Loft Restaurant, 1474 Berlin Turnpike. For more information, email elaine@homesweethomect.com.

Class of 1973 reunion slated The Berlin High School Class of 1973 has scheduled its 45th class reunion for Saturday, June 23, 1 p.m., at VFW, 152 Masserio Drive. For more information, contact Chris Lynch at silvermeteor@comcast.net.

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Religion Briefs

Bethany Covenant Contemporary worship at 8:30 a.m.; Traditional worship at 11 a.m. Life Together classes, for children and adults, 9:45 a.m. Call 860828-3637 or visit www.bethanycovenant.org. 785 Mill St., Berlin.

Berlin Congregational Church Worship - Berlin Congregational Church schedules Sunday worship for 10 a.m., with communion on the first Sunday of the month. Nursery care is available. Call 869-828-6586. Choir, bell ringers - The Berlin Congregational Church invites anyone interested in joining the choir or bell ringers to call 860-8286586. Tot time - Free Tot Time, Thursdays, 10 to 11:30 a.m., featuring play session, crafts, snack and more.

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Kensington United Methodist Church St. Paul Church Kensington United Methodist Church, 103 Hotchkiss St., Sunday worship, 9 a.m. The church schedules a healing and music service the second Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m.

Prince of Peace The Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 1103 Chamber-

Mass schedule - Saturdays, 4 p.m.; Sundays, 7:30, 9, 10:30 a.m. and noon, 485 Alling St. Call 860-828-0331.

Mass is scheduled for Sundays, 9:30 a.m., 48 Cottage St., East Berlin. For more information, call 860-8280331.

United Methodist Church of East Berlin The United Methodist Church of East Berlin, 139 Main St., East Berlin, schedules Sunday services for 10 a.m.

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The church, which has about 300 active members, is in the process of updating and enlarging the parish hall and adding parking and accessibility.

Hall said people outside the parish have contributed to the project with former members donating from as far as Texas. “It’s gotten a very positive response,” he said.

Built in 1774, the church hasn’t seen any major changes since the dedication of the parish hall in 1954. The house next door was built in the 1950s and purchased by the church several years ago after the owners, the Mangan family, died.

The church has been part of the community for hundreds of years and existed when Berlin was part of Farmington. In order to obtain permits for the project, the church needed the original deed to the property which was eventually found in Farmington.

Until recently, the house has been used for youth group meetings and other church functions. As part of fundraising campaigns, parish members were allowed to retrieve items from the house before demolition in exchange for a contribution to the project.

“They can offer more to the community now,” said Chris Edge, the town’s director of economic development. Edge said the church’s annual events like the summer Festival on the Hill and Winter Night in Bethlehem attract many local and out of town residents. “It’s a great sign they’re very embedded in the community,” he said.

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Meeting – The Berlin AARP monthly Chapter meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 17, 1:15 p.m., at the Senior Center. Entertainment provided by the Berlin High School Jazz Band.

Healthy Back Program – Wednesday, April 18, 2 p.m., at the Senior Center. Speakers David Brown, PT, and Faraaz Bhura, PT, discuss the best practice for healing, protecting and strengthening the back. Seating is limited. Registration is required. RSVP to 860-828-7006.

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SMP Foundation training is scheduled for Thursday, June 7, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at North Central Area Agency on Aging, 151 New Park Ave., Hartford. Registration required by Friday, May 18. For more information, contact Carol Walsh, Carol.walsh@ncaaact.org, 860724-6443, ext. 271 or visit www.smpresource.org or www.ncaaact.org.

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Wednesday, April 18: Apple juice, Bruschetta chicken, mashed potatoes, spinach, pumpernickel bread, pears. Thursday, April 19: Chicken vegetable soup, lasagna rolette, garden salad, garlic bread, fresh apple.

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Class – The Seniors Safe Driver Class, sponsored by AARP Chapter 3035, is scheduled for Tuesday, April 24, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Community Center. The class provides a certificate that entitles a discount on car insurance premium. Preregistration is required. Contact Barbara Dixon at 860828-6295.

looking for volunteers. Volunteers are trained to educate beneficiaries how to recognize and combat fraud. Volunteers work in their own communities. Hours are flexible.

BRISTOL - Beautiful ranch in move in condition. Recently remodeled bath & kit. Kit w/breakfast bar, new cabinets, granite counters, recessed lighting & SS applic. LR/w/fireplace, DR and Family room w/hardwood flors. Partially fin. Bsmt w/l/2bath. $199,900 Angie Santoro 860-214-6384

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Boats and Motors 2007, 16ft., Smokercraft boat, 75 HP motor, w/ 2011 trailer, $7,000 L/M, all calls will be returned in the evening, 860-828-1200

REMINDER FOR ELDERLY HOMEOWNERS TAX CREDIT FILING BY MAY 15, 2018 TAX RELIEF FILING DEADLINE The Assessors Office would like to remind elderly homeowners and taxpayers who are 100% disabled the deadline for filing the state s property tax relief program is MAY 15th, 2018.

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Homeowners who were 65 as of December 31, 2017, and who meet specific guidelines may be eligible for the program. Those who are 100% disabled regardless of age may also be eligible.

$1,288 + tax and reg down $50/Week

Residents who meet the eligibility requirements can apply in the Town s Assessor s Office, Room 18 in the Town Hall, at 240 Kensington Road.

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The filing period is February 1st through May 15th. Eligibility guidelines include a maximum annual income of $35,300 for a single person and $43,000 for married couples. The tax benefit works on a sliding scale with a minimum exemption of $150 to a maximum of $1,250. An applicant must show date of birth, Social Security number and proof of all income taxable and non taxable for 2017. Items the state requires for proof of all income when applying for the Elderly Homeowners Program include: ∂ Copy of the 1099 form from Social Security ∂ Copy of a complete income tax return for 2017 ∂ If no income tax return was filed, submit copies of all 1099 forms + W-2 forms + 1099 Dividend forms, etc. ∂ Receipts for rental income ∂ Pensions, Veteran s Pension, Railroad retirement

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Those who want more information may contact the Assessor s Office at 860-828-7039. Automobiles

Furniture & Appliances DURHAM - Like new Tempur-Pedic Box Spring, 80x60x9" (Queen) $99. 860-8523286, Pick-up only

Lawn and Garden

The Berlin Police Department has found some glass bowls North on the Berlin Turnpike at Toll Gate Road. If you or someone you know has lost these items, please contact Officer MATERIALS LoCastro at 860-828DISTRIBUTION 6112. You will need to Screened Topsoil $20 describe the bowls in per yd; Sand-$15 per detail to recover your yd; Sandy Gravel-$17 property. Thank you. per yd; Millings-$10 per yd; Screened Millings $14 per yd; Help Wanted Clean Fill $8 per yd: $100 minimum delivGEREMIA ery. No pickup truck GREENHOUSE service. Minimum 16 Is looking for greenyd pickup at our yard. house workers to help Call Jim @ 860-982grow and ship season4819 for delivery al plants. Previous experience is not necesMiscellaneous sary, but helpful. Must For Sale have reliable transportation and be willing to Bedroom, Living room, work flexible hours, inDining room furn.; cluding some weekWicker table & chair; ends during the upend tables, AC & TV coming busy season. $900.00 for all. If interested, please visit 203-634-1818 us in person MondayFriday to fill out an application in the main office at 415 Barnes Road, Wallingford, CT

FOR SALE - Lady’s bicycle helmet. Never used, $15, Call 860384-1183

HAIRDRESSER- experience a must! Massage FREE - Truck load of fresh cut to size firetherapists for busy salon. Call Catherine & wood, 18 inches, not split, but free! 203Co. 203-238-0844 232-4979 Machinist - experienced with programing, set Music Instruments up and running of & Instruction Proto-Trak milling and turning centers. Over- CLASSICAL VIOLIN OR time and Benefits IRISH FIDDLE LESavailable. Wages SONS for all ages. In based on experience. your home or at my Apply in person at studio in Southington. Lou-Jan Tool & Die, Lindsey:860 378-7944 Cheshire, CT www.lindseycmusic.com

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Music By Roberta Perform + Instruct Voice lessons - all ages Progressive Die experi- +levels,piano beginnerinterm. (203) 630-9295. ence a plus, competitive wages & benefits. A great place to work! Wanted to Buy Apply in person at 891 W Queen St., 1,2,3 Items or an Estate ûûûCA$Hûûû Southington CT Todd Shamock 203-494-1695 Appliances ESTATE SALE SERVICE Costume Jewelry, AFFORDABLE - Used Antiques, paintings, Dryers, washers, Meriden-made items. fridges, stoves, repairs available. Wallingford, 1-2 ITEMS 475-201-9001. Silverware, China, Glass. Furniture, 50’s Items. Whole Estates 203 238-3499

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Dog Training Attics & Private at home lessons. Basement Cleaned Offering dog training and obedience. Stop- GARY Wodatch Demoliping behavior prob- tion Svs Sheds, pools, lems. Puppy raising decks, garages, debris skills. Contact Jerry at removal. Quick, courDog_magik@hotmail.com teous svc. All calls reor call 860-828-6900 turned. Ins. #566326. Cell, 860-558-5430

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Shih-tzu, Pugs, Rottweiler & Great Pyrenees $550+; (860) 828-7442

Apartments For Rent 100 Paddock Ave., Meriden, Apt. 1, 5 rm apt, avail. immediately. Apt. 2, 5 rm apt avail., first floor, heat and garbae included, no pets. Near Schools and transportation. Off st. pkg. call landlord, 203-4301623 or 203-741-9413

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Electrical Services

AVALLONE CONTRACTORS Total Remodeling, 35 blessed years. Kit, BA, Siding, Roofing, windows, gutters, addtn’s. Credit cards accepted (860) 582-0712

House Cleaning

All Systems Electric LLC Electrical Wiring & More! Polish/English Speaking woman to clean house Generators, Security w/care. 3rd cleaning & Fire Alarms, Data 50% off. Ins & bonded. Wiring, Roof De-Icing Refs. 860-268-2301 FREE ESTIMATES! CT# 0187714-E1 Visit us at www.ase-ct.com Professional, Thorough, 860-436-4957 Reliable & Trustworthy. 26 years experience. Bob’s Electric Many Long-Term Refs. Service changes, old Kathy 203-494-7758 house wiring, trouble shoot. Veteran. Lic/Ins. 203-376-7888

2 apartments available T.E.C. Electrical for rent, each with 2 Service LLC bedrooms and one All Phases of Electrical Work bathroom. Located near Hubbard Park, 24 hr. Emergency Service Meriden Mall, and Small Jobs Welcome shops on West Main 203-237-2122 Street. Water and Garbage pickup are inFencing cluded. Monthly rent at 850, and 1100 per CORNERSTONE month respectively. Fence & Ornamental Contact (203)427-1180 Gates. All types of if interested fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call MERIDEN - 1 BR, $850, John Uvino 203-2372 BR, $1,100. 160 4283. CT Reg Reservoir Ave., Own #601060. prkg, appliances included. 203-427-1180

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CORNERSTONE Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203-2374283. CT Reg #601060.

Applied Hues Painting, LLC. Call for a free quote! 860-975-8678 LIVE IN COLOR!

Joe’s Lawn Care accepting new residential/com. accounts for lawn cutting, spring clean up, mulching, irrigation, landscape design and other lawn concerns. Free estimates. Fully Comm. & Res. Spring ins./lic. CT#0642326 Cleanups, lawn mow203-631-7444 ing, dethatching, aerating, hedge trimming, mulching, retaining JT’S LANDSCAPING walls & walkways, & LLC – SPRING much more. Free Est. CLEANUPS 203-687-0936. Top Quality Work At A Reasonable Price. #616311. Fully lic. & ins. A Classified ad 203-213-6528 is an easy way to sell your merchandise, and it’s easy on your wallet, too. Accepting Comm. & Resid. lawn & grounds maintenance, hydroseeding, new lawn installation, 25 yrs. exp. 203-634-0211

HOME DOCTOR - Ext. /Int., Decks, Pwr. washing, all repairs since 1949 quality at a great price 203-427-7828

Painting Services, Commercial & Residential, Interior & Exterior. Repairs, Powerwashing, Deck Maintenance. Over 25 Years Experience. Call Tom 203715-5906

MERIDEN - WLFD Line, Large 1 and 2 BR Modern Condo. Laundry. No Pets. $825 and $1,000 + Utils. 203675-7326.

GUTTERS DON’T WORK IF THEY’RE DIRTY For gutter cleaning, Call Kevin (203) 4403279 Fully ins. CT# 569127

Rooms For Rent Meadowstone Motel Off I-91. GUTTERS PLUS 25+ yrs NEWLY UPDATED ROOMS! exp. Call today for free Daily. Weekly. $175 weekly & est. 203-440-3535 Ct. up + sec. On Bus Line. FREE Reg. #578887 WI-FI . 203-239-5333

Handypersons

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Remodeling, Carpentry, plumbing, odd jobs. Family run for 60 yrs! CT#640689 Home Doctor 203.427.7828

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Roofing. Siding. Windows. More. Free Est’s. Ins. # 604200. Member BBB. George J Mack & Sons Servicing the Meriden Harmony.(860) 645-8899 area since 1922. Toilet, faucet, sink & drain re- ROOFS "R" US - Since 1949. Shingles, rubber, pairs. Water heater rerepairs, siding. We placements. 15% Sr beat any BID. #640689 citizen disc. Member 203.427.7828. of BBB. 203-238-2820

Classifieds Eagle Landscaping LLC - Tree trimming, mulch, & fertilizer, We’re here to help! Please call Javier - 203-285-9947

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A-1 Quality Powerwashing low rates Call Dennis 203-630-0008

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ED’S JUNK REMOVAL WE HAVE DUMP TRUCK Reg. Ins. Free on-site est. Attics, bsemts, garages, appl. & more. Any Questions? Ed (203) 494-1526

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MERIDEN-2 BR, 3rd flr., spacious, frml din rm, Ldy rm,hwd flrs, porch, off st prkg, 65 Sherman Av, 860-810-5242

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Weekly Lawn Mowing, Spring Cleanups, Hedge Trimming, Lawn Thatching. Topsoil, Mulch, Stone. Call Ryan 860-515-1302 HIC#0645225 Whether it is a lost ring, wallet or a Parrot named Oliver, a Classified ad can help track it down.

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