Berlin Citizen Community Guide 2012

Berlin

A Community Guide

The Berlin

THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 2012

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A message from Mayor Adam Salina The Town of Berlin has been fortunate to welcome several new businesses to our community over the last 12 months.

Some of the more visible additions include Kohl’s with its newly erected sign in Brickyard Plaza, Schaller Subaru on Frontage Road and the newly constructed Ratchford Eye Center, which has provided a much needed visual improvement on the corner of Farmington Avenue and Lower Lane. While most residents are fully aware of these developments in town, there are several others that are a little less known.

As a town, we have been the beneficiary of several manufacturing and distribution businesses that now call Berlin their home. OKAY Industries has expanded its New Britain manufacturing company into Berlin by buying a 60,000 square foot building on New Park Drive. A 250,000

square foot building on Worthington Ridge Extension is now home to Fosdick Fulfillment and we welcomed Fletcher Terry in its new 47,000 square foot space on Clark Drive.

In addition to these wonderful new businesses, the Town of Berlin has also been extremely successful in grant awards from the state. In a period of five months, we received over $880,000 in brownfield grants to clean up the property adjacent to the planned new Police Department on Farmington Avenue and we have also been awarded $500,000 in STEAP Grant funding to complete Phase II of Veterans Memorial Park. All in all, the past year has been extremely successful and we plan to continue that same momentum into the next year.

-Adam Salina

A message from Town Manager Denise McNair

It is with great pleasure that I write this article for The Berlin Citizen for inclusion in its “Business is Bright” insert. As town manager for the last five years, I have seen many businesses come into Berlin, both large and small. As Mayor Salina has stated, Berlin has been very fortunate. We have attracted new business, received grant awards for improvements and have continued to provide the services necessary for our town to move forward. Over the next years, town staff will continue to strive to improve the quality of 2

life in town and be responsive to citizens’ needs while keeping a firm grasp on spending. The next several years will be very exciting and challenging as plans for the High School and the new police station evolve into reality. The train station renovations will bring a new look to a town asset and will help people to know Berlin in a new way. As always, I look forward to working with the Town Council and residents to achieve our collective goals.

-Denise McNair

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The transformation of Farmington Avenue Commentary

By Olivia Lawrence The Berlin Citizen In less than a decade, the changes that have taken place on Berlin’s principle road through downtown are nothing short of astounding.

As we travel this road on a day-to-day basis, it might not seem like there’s much going on, and the job is far from complete, but let’s take a step back and count the major advancements.

New parks, a new shopping plaza, a new bridge, new stores, new sidewalks - it’s almost like Christmas and a birthday party rolled into one - and there’s more new stuff in the works.

Ratchford Eye Center recently held an open house kicking off the start of their new location along the avenue. Just a few months ago, the building was still

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under construction. Today, more buildings are going up along the road.

The town anticipates even more development in the area. A state DOT project to improve the rail service in town is expected to put more pedestrians in the downtown.

Investors seem to like Farmington Avenue. As two new banks recently moved in, you have to figure they know a smart financial move when they see one.

The railroad bridge reconstruction caused traffic headaches for a couple of years, but now the stone structure makes a welcoming statement for both vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

And no more road flooding when it rains. Several businesses in the area also found their properties upgraded by the project, such as: Mommy & Me, Dairy Queen and Berlin Station Cafe.

DQ went all out with a new patio and improved parking, creating a hub of activity. The site now includes land where an old furniture store was located.

Developer Earl Wicklund has been behind some of the Farmington Avenue projects, including a commercial plaza which houses several smaller businesses.

Underway is another commercial block, this one next to the eye care center.

New architectural guidelines came in for downtown design, steering developers to a New England village style. The guidelines also helped the area have more

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consistency when it comes to landscaping, lighting and other aesthetics. Now, the town is considering another zoning change to allow denser development in the downtown.

Walgreens came in and an old commercial block plus a couple of old houses were demolished to make way.

Arby’s dressed up the corner at the avenue’s intersection with Masserio Drive.

Next to Stop & Shop, Veterans Park is shaping up to be the showcase and downtown destination local officials envisioned.

The park ties into Farmington Avenue and helps create an anchor for that end of the road. A gazebo, vets memorial, pond, trails and lookout areas are key features. In addition, Volunteer Park at the corner of Porters Pass and Farmington Avenue was dressed-up, including the installation of a clock. Outside Kensington Fire

Rescue, a pocket park will be developed.The design will incorporate steel from the wreckage at the site of the 9/ 11 attack.

New street signs are slated to be installed soon and, just off the avenue, the train station is in line for renovations with the possibility of other development in that area.

Three other possibilities could add value to the avenue.

The first should be easy. More landscaping by business owners; a simple pot of flowers would be great, or check out the downtown guidelines for ideas for desirable plantings that are compatible with the image the town is working on.

The second is more involved, but imagine this: a new police station, in the heart of Berlin, easy to find and representing the town on its most travelled road.

And finally, a new and improved rail system that will whisk passengers to Berlin from Hartford, New Haven and New York.

Historical fun fact Did you know that the monument to commemorate the Civil War, erected in Kensington, is believed to be the first in the nation? This historic Civil War monument was dedicated on July 25, 1863. www.ctmonuments.net

Town Council

Mayor Adam Salina adam@kozakandsalina.com

Deputy Rachel J. Rochette raejroch@comcast.net Eric Buhrendorf eric@evernet.com

David K. Evans dkeatbrtc@sbcglobal.net

William A. Rasmussen Jr. William.a.rasmussen.ampf.com

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Multi-Specialty Medical & Surgical Care for Central Connecticut since 1947 INTERNAL MEDICINE

Richard Alberti, MD Larry B. Broisman, MD Raymond D’Amato, MD Robert M. Dodenhoff, MD Peter Harris, MD Catherine Holmes, MD Michael S. Honor, MD Shahnaz Hussain, MD Askari Jafri, MD Gerald V. McAuliffe, MD James M. O’Hara, MD Jonathan Pendleton, MD Mark Piekarsky, MD Maryanna Polukhin, MD Joseph Rosenblatt, MD David P. Roy, MD Priya P. Roy, MD Earle J. Sittambalam, MD Robert L. Taddeo, MD Neil H. Wasserman, MD New Britain 860-832-8150 Plainville 860-747-5766 Newington 860-666-5252 Cromwell 860-635-2810 Southington 860-329-0401

PEDIATRICS

William Currao, MD Holly A. Frost, MD Angela G. Geddis, MD Marc Ramirez, MD Jonathan Reidel, MD Evelyne Sousa, MD Sara Viteri, MD New Britain 860-832-8150 Plainville 860-747-1132 Newington 860-666-5252

CARDIOLOGY

Arun Agarwal, MD Jared Insel, MD Alan Kudler, MD Jan Paris, MD

Morgan Werner, MD

New Britain 860-832-8150 Newington 860-666-5252 Southington 860-223-0220

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DERMATOLOGY

Christopher Norwood, MD Mark Pennington, MD New Britain 860-832-8150

EAR, NOSE & THROAT

Alden L. Stock, MD Donald S. Weinberg, MD George A. Melnik, MD New Britain 860-832-8150 Southington 860-348-4760

ENDOCRINOLOGY

Joseph Rosenblatt, MD

New Britain 860-832-8150

GASTROENTEROLOGY

Barry J. Kemler, MD Natalee Sansone, MD

New Britain 860-832-8150

OBSTETRICS/GYNECOLOGY

John W. Andreoli, Jr., PhD, MD Charles Cavo, DO Richard J. Dreiss, MD Karen P. Haverly, MD Kirsten Kerrigan, MD Pamela L. Manthous, MD Jeffrey J. Mihalek, MD Mary Mihalek, MD Kellie Motschmann, MD David E. Sowa, MD New Britain 860-832-8150 Plainville 860-747-5766 Newington 860-666-5252

ONCOLOGY/HEMATOLOGY

Barbara Fallon, MD Jeffrey Langsam, DO Vipra Sharma, MD

New Britain 860-224-6254

OPHTHALMOLOGY

Edward Fitzpatrick, MD Patricia A. McDonald, MD Sarit Patel, MD Martin Seremet, MD Alan Stern, MD

ORTHOPEDICS,SPORTS MEDICINE & PHYSIATRY

Robert Belniak, MD Frank Gerratana, MD Stephen Pillsbury, MD Robert C. Pepperman, MD Richard F. Scarlett, MD New Britain 860-832-8150 Southington 860-348-4760

PAIN MANAGEMENT

Roshni Patel, MD

Newington 860-768-1166

PULMONARY MEDICINE & SLEEP MEDICINE

Michael G. Genovesi, MD, MBA Kevin Watson, MD Syed Anees, MD New Britain 860-832-8150

RADIOLOGY SERVICES

MAMMOGRAPHY•CAD DIGITAL MAMMOGRAPHY MRI • ULTRASOUND • CT SCAN BONE DENSITOMETRY

RHEUMATOLOGY

Sabeen Anwar, MD Yousong Wang, MD, PhD New Britain 860-612-0485

SURGERY

Robert Napoletano, MD Michael G. Posner, MD New Britain 860-832-8150

UROLOGY

Paul J. Ceplenski, MD Corlis Archer-Goode, MD Robert A.J. Ave’Lallemant, MD Joshua A. Stein, MD New Britain 860-826-4453 Plainville 860-826-4453 Newington 860-667-4102 Southington 860-826-4453

New Britain 860-832-8150 Southington 860-621-3723

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Public Health Nursing (860) 828-7030

Offices and Departments Town Hall information (860) 828-7000

Public Works (860) 828-7022

Town Manager (860) 828-7002

Parks and Recreation Department (860) 828-7009

Assessor (860) 828-7039

Refuse and Recycling (860) 828-7069

Building Department (860) 828-7012

Registrar of Voters (860) 828-7020

Dog Warden (860) 828-7080

Social Services (860) 828-7007

Economic Development (860) 828-7005

Tax Collector (860) 828-7023

Finance Department (860) 828-7043

Town Clerk (860) 828-7036

Fire Marshall (860) 828-7053

Town Engineer (860) 828-7014

Golf Course Pro Shop (860) 828-3228

Town Planner (860) 828-7060

Health Department (860) 828-7017

Treasurer’s Office (860) 828-7045

Housing Authority (860) 828-4500

Planning and Zoning (860) 828-7066

Youth and Family Services (860) 828-7059

Probate Court District of Berlin (860) 826-2696

Zoning Enforcement (860) 828-7008

Police-Routine Calls (860) 828-7080

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Water Department (860) 828-7065

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From the editor,

In a small community like Berlin, issues in the economy have a personal touch because developers, business owners and workers often are our friends, family and neighbors. Looking back through all the changes that have occurred in the past few years, I believe Berlin’s economic future shows promise.

The stories we bring you in The Berlin Citizen frequently cover the economy of the town, both future plans and present realities. As the town has moved forward with the revitalization of downtown, it’s clear that the plan is to prepare for a wave of economic development in the area - in part, because the state is improving its rail line which stops here at Berlin station.

One of our strengths is economic diversity: mom and pop businesses, white collar jobs and a manufacturing industry. Even in this small town, nestled in the middle of Connecticut, there is a wealth of new business initiatives

as well as enterprises that have stood the test of time.

Growing up in town, I wasn’t fully aware of this diversity and these strengths, but as I report and record, I discover a dynamic town filled with a rich history, interesting people and a hopeful future.

Through good times and bad, our goal at the paper is the same: to deliver news as well as information that’s useful, entertaining or thoughtful within the pages of the newspaper every week - and to connect with readers in the many ways today’s technology allows: Facebook, Twitter and on our website.

Consider this community guide an extension of that mission. Inside, you’ll find contact information for town services and the names of elected officials as well as stories that feature your town and which may give you a new perspective on the neighborhoods you travel through every day.

-Daniel Jackson

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Living with history on Worthington Ridge

The slabs of slate, that make the sidewalk on Worthington Ridge, bubble up under the rising roots of the trees that line the road. Grass crowds the cracks.

Where the slate is missing, asphalt patches the walk.

This sidewalk runs by houses built from the 1700s to present day. This is Worthington Ridge: a place where history mingles with the present, a place where homeowners digging in their yards unearth clay marbles and coins from yesteryear while worrying about the speed of passersbys driving the road.

Worthington Ridge once was the bustling center of town. In its glory days, the street shaded with maple trees boasted a police station, a library, a school, two general stores, a church that hosted most of the town’s congregations, town hall - and a trolley, that for several decades regularly passed by homes on the ridge.

According to former Mayor Art Powers, who has lived on Wo r t h i n g t o n Ridge his entire life, the street - a main travel route between New York and Boston - was full of traffic.

Today, the ridge continues to offer many points of interest with public spaces such as the Berlin Free Library, Worthington Meeting House, Maple Cemetery, small parks, a church and a war memorial, to name a few. It is also a place full of unusual details that tell the history of Berlin for those who walk its tree-lined sidewalks and take the time to learn the story. Along the way, signs describe some of the people and places that make Berlin unique, from tin-peddling entrepreneurs to renowned educators. The short stretch of road is part of the town’s historic district.

“I’m living in the real main street of Berlin,” said Amy Prescher, resident on the ridge since 2008 who sits on the Historic District Commission. “People walk by and admire the house and it makes us proud to live in such a beautiful home.” She describes her house, when it stood during an earlier century, as a “white temple on top of a hill in a beautiful landscape.” Prescher’s house is built in the Greek revival style, designed in a style that copied the Greeks preference for columns and an open feel.

Building styles along Worthington Ridge reflect the thinking of Americans through time, said Prescher. She said, in the beginning, the first settlers in Berlin were not 8

concerned with architecture or anything much beyond survival.

They built colonial houses designed to withstand the weather.

But America grew up. The Industrial Revolution began in the Connecticut River Valley.

This was reflected in the architecture through Greek revival. People had more time to think about honor, democracy, science and philosophy.

“It reminds you of those high ideas,” Prescher said.

However, these days, she said, the value for older homes is depreciating as homeowners want lower maintenance homes.

Jane and Richard Hudson, along with their daughter Margaret, have lived on the ridge for 26 years. Their house has stood since 1786.

“It requires a lot of work to keep up with an older home, but we enjoy it,” Richard Hudson said.

The home has stood the test of time, keeping all the original trim as well as original floor paneling on the second floor, fireplaces and even the original key and lock to the front door. The house did not have indoor plumbing until the 1960s.

However, not every home on the ridge is old; some are quite modern. As the ridge descends toward the Berlin Turnpike, the houses are built in a Victorian style and then those with modern construction appear.

Sam Deiwert said his parents built their family home in 2005. Because it’s in the historical district, the building has to blend with the surrounding historical homes; it is sided with wood, instead of vinyl that most modern homes use.

“We are responsible to keep up the history of the home” said Jane Hudson. The Hudsons know the history of all six previous owners who have lived in their home.

In the future, the Hudsons, and the other residents on the ridge, will leave their homes and new owners will take their place. “We are proud to be a part of the history of the house,” she said.

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Historic District www.town.berlin.ct.us

Historic Sites:

Worthington Meetinghouse 723 Worthington Ridge

Berlin Historical Museum 305 Main Street

Civil War Monument 312 Percival Avenue

Christian Lane Cemetery Christian Lane

Berlin Congregational Church 878 Worthington Ridge

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Fire Departments Berlin Fire Department 1657 Berlin Turnpike

Kensington Fire Department 880 Farmington Ave. East Berlin Fire Department Main Street

South Kensington Fire Department 1952 Chamberlain Hwy

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Libraries

Berlin-Peck Memorial Library (860) 828-7125 Berlin Free Library (860) 828-3344

East Berlin Library (860) 828-3123

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Residents remember heyday of ‘Gasoline Alley’

Daniel Jackson The Berlin Citizen Some residents still remember the time when the Berlin Turnpike was the hoppin’ place.

Those memories came from times, during the 1940s through the 1960s, when the Berlin Turnpike was vibrant and people fondly called it “Gasoline Alley.”

That name was due to the numerous gas stations along the road - more than 20 in Berlin alone - when a “gas war” raged.

To attract customers, gas stations would lower their prices. It became so extreme that a driver could pay 10 cents a gallon on gas. That was from a time when gasoline was usually 30 cents a gallon.

“This was hot - this was the place to go,” Ed Egazarian, vice-chairman of the Economic Development Commission.

Restaurants and specialty shops had sprung up along the turnpike during that time. In fact, 20 restaurants popped up along the Berlin Turnpike within a short time period and it soon became a place to hang out - after all, this was a time before the widespread use of the television and shopping malls.

Although “Gasoline Alley” brings to mind good times, the turnpike was also dubbed “Death Alley.” Simeone recalled when tractor trailer trucks used the main throughway between New Haven and Hartford at a time when there were no left-hand turns and no traffic lights on “the pike.”

“You would be making a left hand turn,” Simeone recalled, “and a tractor trailer would zip over the hill and - bang!”

Traffic lights eventually were installed during the

1950s and these were synchronized so a driver could go 45 miles per hour down the highway and make all the lights.

Today, two businesses from the turnpike’s heyday exist in Berlin: Mickey Finns and the Hawthorne Inn. Glenna Grelak said her father purchased the Hawthorne Inn restaurant in 1945 for $30, 000.

“He was one of the best hospitality guys in Connecticut.”

The Berlin Turnpike dates back all the way to the 1600s when this route was the quickest path between New Haven and Hartford- the two main cities in Connecticut at that time. The road designers cut the stagecoach path as straight as a Roman road. This can still be seen on road maps today, where the Berlin Turnpike travels straight into the center of Hartford.

But the golden age ended in 1965 when Route 91 was built, bypassing the old pike.

Like in the Pixar movie, Cars, the area shut down almost immediately. Ed Egazarian says there was a gentleman by the name of Ernie who was 17 at the time: “The day after 91 came in, he walked out to the middle of the turnpike, looked down the road and not a car was to be seen.”

The cars have come back, but not to its pre-I-91 grandeur. However, the Economic and Development Commission is working on revitalizing the turnpike so that once again, “the pike” will be known as the place to go.

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Connecticut Tire, Inc. Family Owned & Operated for Over 45 Years.

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

The New Britain warehouse on Veterans Drive.

Connecticut Tire, Inc. opened their original location in 1967 on Veterans Drive in New Britain, CT. Since then Connecticut Tire has grown to become one of central Connecticut’s largest tire dealers.With 50,000 tires in stock covering most major brands, Connecticut Tire can handle any of you tire needs. Still family owned and operated for 45 years Connecticut Tire has become a landmark for quality service and a knowledgeable staff with service second to none.They are centrally located with a service center in Berlin as well as their wholesale distribution center in New Britain. 15 trucks provide daily delivery service through out the entire state, selling to garages, car dealers, and other tire stores.

The Berlin Service Center has state of the art equipment to properly install tires on everything from a wheelbarrow to a pay-loader.They also offer 4 wheel computerized alignments, brakes, and under car services. Henry Choinski, the shop foreman, is considered by many to be the best front end man in the area, with 31 years of experience. Many area dealers and garages bring him the cars they can’t handle. CT Tire is well known for the work they do on custom and specialty cars and trucks. Don Deroiser, the Store Manager, grew up in Berlin and has been with the company over 20 years. He is experienced in all aspects of the tire business and you will find his expertise very helpful when trying to find the right tire or wheel for your application. Connecticut Tire Inc. has a commercial division with 2 fully equipped service trucks to perform road service and off-site tire work.

Greg Schaller is proud to have lived in the town of Berlin for the last 30 years, raising 3 children here. He now has 2 sons that work for the company, adding a third generation to the family business. Greg says “Our goal at Connecticut Tire is to provide the best possible service to our customers at very competitive prices!” If you are in need of tires, CT Tire is the place to go! For more information visit their website at cttire.com.

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

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Board of Education Gary R. Brochu - president Kristin M. Campanelli Jeffrey Cugno Julie M. Erickson Cynthia Kobus Irene H. Matulis Timothy Oakes Kathleen A. O’Donnell-Moss John M. Richards

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Schools

Special Announcements, (860) 828-8594 Board of Education, (860) 828-6581 Berlin High School, (860) 828-6577

McGee Middle School, (860) 828-0323

Griswold Elementary School, (860) 828-6336 Hubbard Elementary School, (860) 828-4119 Willard Elementary School, (860) 828-4151

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BHS athletics: A rich tradition

Berlin High School has one of the most respected athletics departments in the state. While some schools thrive in a sport or two, BHS manages to dominate in several. From the fall to the spring season, local teams routinely claim conference championships, make runs deep in the state tournament, and, many times, have ended up as state champions.

Former BHS athletes have gone on to excel at the college, and even at the professional, level, and BHS coaches have been honored with statewide and national awards and accolades.

Most would point to the town’s strong youth sports programs as a key reason why BHS athletics are as strong as they are. From swimming and lacrosse to golf and wrestling, to the Big 3 – baseball, football and basketball – local kids have plenty of activities to choose from, and dedicated coaches to guide them.

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Cemeteries Wilcox Cemetery Berlin Street (860) 828-3365

Maple Cemetery Worthington Ridge (860) 828-1868 or 828-9558

West Lane Cemetery High Road (860) 828-5547 or Board of Directors (860) 828-9558 South Burying Grounds Southington Road Beckley Cemetery Deming Road Hall Cemetery Berlin Turnpike

Dennison or Bridge Cemetery Farmington Avenue Dunham Cemetery Norton Road

Christian Lane Cemetery Christian Lane Ledge Cemetery Cashman Place

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Churches

Berlin Congregational Church 878 Worthington Ridge (860) 828-6586 Bethany Covenant Church 785 Mill St. (860) 828-3637

Berlin Congregational Jehovah’s Witnesses 234 Farmington Ave. (860) 832-8700 Christian Life Church 496 Kensington Rd. (860) 828-5105

Crossroads Church of God 146 Hudson St. (860) 828-3822

Kensington Congregational Church 312 Percival Ave. (860) 828-4511

Kensington United Methodist Church 103 Hotchkiss St. (860) 828-4222 Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 1103 Chamberlain Highway (860) 828-5079 Sacred Heart Church 48 Cottage St., East Berlin (860) 828-0519 St. Paul Church 484 Alling St. (860) 828-0331

Wellspring Church 222 Lincoln St. (860) 225-0661

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The Berlin

Cit itiz ize en www.berlincitizen.com

The Berlin Citizen P.O. Box 438 Kensington, CT 06037 News Editor – Olivia L. Lawrence Sports Editor – Nick Carroll Advert. Manager – Kimberley E. Boath Sales Consultant – Annemarie Goulet

CONTACT US Advertising: ...........................(203) 317-2303 Fax - (203) 235-4048 advertising@berlincitizen.com News and Sports: ..................(860) 828-6942 Fax - (203) 639-0210 news@berlincitizen.com sports@berlincitizen.com Marketplace:..........................(203) 238-1953 Published every Thursday. Delivered by mail to all of the homes and businesses in the two ZIP codes serving Berlin – 06037 and 06023. The Berlin Citizen is published by the Record-Journal Publishing Co. General Manager – Michael F. Killian

They Grow Up Quickly...

Make the Most of Every Moment.

Introducing the new Mooreland Hill Grades K-3 Mooreland Hill School is an independent, co-educational, non-denominational day school that provides small class sizes, arts and athletics, and social enrichment to central Connecticut students from Kindergarten through 9th grade.

What interests and talents will we nurture in your child?

Phone : 860.223.6428 www.mooreland.org

166 Lincoln Street, Kensington CT 06037 Easy proximity to I-84, RT 9, and I-91

Mooreland Hill admits students of every race, color, creed, ethnic & national origin 1252734

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WORTHINGTON MANOR Retirement Center

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

316 Berlin Street, East Berlin, CT

1252687

860-828-0374 www.worthingtonmanorweb.com Gracious Retirement Living in a Country Setting

www.keepmehome.com

“KeepMeHome keeps me home where I belong.” ®

Cooking Services

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

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

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CARE & COM ANION & AG ENCY APCARE COMPANION Thursday, August 16, 2012

Phone Assistance

Companionship

www.keepmehome.com 866-533-7634

866-533-7634A

Housekeeping

AGENCY

Transportation and more!

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