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Residents oppose cuts to Berlin school budget By Charles Kreutzkamp

Parents, teachers, and students spoke in favor of a larger increase to the Board A crowd of more than of Education budget, repre100 came to McGee Middle senting the majority of comSchool April 8 to weigh in ments from the public. One on this year’s proposed $80.2 business owner also spoke million budget, represent- in favor of keeping taxes low, ing a tax increase of 1.4 mills. saying businesses in Berlin The Town Council trimmed are stressed enough. This year’s budget is the the proposed budget substantially from the original $81.4 first where debt service for the Berlin High School renmillion request. The Berlin Citizen

Legislators discuss budgetary priorities As debate and work on the state budget continues, some legislators are working on restoring funding for the veterans’ honor guard and for state parks. “Whether you are cutting the budget or not, it’s always an interesting situation. You can call it painful or all those other terms,” said Sen. Terry Gerratana (D), whose district includes Berlin. “We are start-

ing at a disadvantage because the budget is out of balance.” Rep. David Yaccarino (R) thinks the state is in a difficult budget position that will force unfortunate cuts. “The governor put us in this position,” said Yaccarino, who serves North Haven. Gerratana said it is too soon to tell whether legislators will be forced to make cuts they would prefer not to. “It’s about priorities,” she See Legislators / Page 3

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Council to seek public’s input on golf course By Charles Kreutzkamp

sue, for which there will be a public hearing. The proposed renovations include a substantial update to the driving range At the Town Council meeting April 8 the that would feature heated stations for use council considered issues ranging from fee during the winter months as well as exwaivers for area events to the next step for tending the range to allow the use of larger updates at Timberlin Golf Course. At press clubs. Rasmussen said the council should hear time, the council had not set a date for an from residents at the hearing. “I am not expected public hearing. Deputy Mayor William Rasmussen (I) comfortable at this point deciding for the voted in favor of preparing bonding doc- town that we should not do it.” Earlier in the meeting town resident Aluments for the renovations at Timberlin. These documents are required by charter in order for the council to vote on the isSee Golf / Page 4

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ovation project will be making a significant impact. This year that project alone is responsible for $2.2 million, equal to 1.07 mills, representing one dollar for each $1,000 of assessed property value. “Cutting teaching positions takes away support for our students,” said Berlin High School teacher David Bosso, Berlin High School teacher David Bosso was the first to speak at the annual budget meeting April 8.

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decreased revenue this year. McNair urged voters to go to the polls Tuesday, April 28, when they will, for the first time in the town’s history,

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ample, if a class goes from size 20 to size 19, the cost of the class is unchanged, not reduced by 5 percent. Enrollments have been declining “slowly and inconsistently,” Brochu said. Staff reductions due to declining enrollment happen “in chunks” for this reason, and the board has been adjusting staff for enrollment. For example, Hubbard school had a grade level with only one class for this school year. “This year we presented the lowest increase in 20 years, and I can vouch for that personally,” Brochu said. Last year’s budget was also reduced from the original request, leaving the board with a 1.3 percent increase. “What I feel is lost in the communication from the Board of Ed is that the council isn’t allowed to cut their budget, or understand where they use the funds once they are approved,” Paonessa said. Council Democrats and Republicans voted unanimously to pass the budget forward to referendum. Berlin’s Board of Education is unique in the state as a non-partisan board, with all members running for office independent of political party affiliation. “This has been a long tradition in Berlin and I think it has served Berlin pretty well,” said Brochu, who thinks this has allowed the board to function more effectively. However, the type of organization alone does not guarantee a good board, he added. Berlin’s Board of Education has attained national recognition for its board members handbook, after which other boards have modeled their own. On the other side of the budget, Town Manager Denise McNair praised her staff for “doing more with less” and presenting low requests for their departments. She said that town staff were aware that this year was the first year of major debt service for the high school renovation and that the town also had to contend with a shrinking grand list. Another issue, McNair said, is that last year, a major taxpayer made an error that resulted in overpaid taxes to the town, resulting in

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whose comments opened the meeting. Many parents referenced a letter they received in the mail from the Board of Education describing what the cuts might mean: laying off teachers or cutting athletic programs at McGee Middle School or athletics for freshmen at Berlin High School. Some parents said they were “ashamed” that the town was considering a budget that may result in cut programs. The Town Council reduced the increase requested by the BOE by $686,000. Berlin spent $423 less per pupil for the current school year than the state average. Board of Education president Gary Brochu believes Berlin schools provide excellent value for the cost, noting, particularly, the many successful AP classes offered at Berlin High School. Brochu said the budget is not finalized due to many unknowns, including the degree of support the district can expect from often underfunded state reimbursement programs. Brochu said that board members will be faced with tough choices about where to make cuts if the presented budget is adopted. “In light of what we knew would be a difficult budget year, we had hoped the school administrators would have had the foresight, willingness and ability to accommodate a smaller increase without cutting teacher posi-

tions and athletic programs,” Mayor Rachel Rochette (D) said by email. “Unfortunately we were wrong. While we believe there is a better solution, we have heard the input received at the public hearing and will vote to increase the Board of Education budget enough to fund the sports and teaching positions that were threatened. We will let the voters decide if they are in favor of this increase at the referendum on April 28.” “We are simply requesting that they work with a smaller increase than what they are asking for this next year,” said Councilor Charles Paonessa (R), who suggested the board cut “unnecessary travel expenses and other non-essential items.” “After studying the proposed budget presented by the BOE and comparing their salaries to other Berlin employees, the disparity seems unbalanced,” Paonessa continued, suggesting “adjustments in expensive administrative costs and limiting the use of expensive mailings before cutting teachers and sports programs that would affect our students.” Brochu said by phone that the Board of Education felt that parents and students had a right to be informed of what budget reductions may mean for the school programs. The budgets means more than simply the tax rate, representing services the town provides, he said. “I think the voters were articulate and civil. We are open to talking to them … we should have a conversation about money and benefits.” “About 85 percent of the budget is people cost,” Brochu said, with much of the remaining 15 percent representing fixed costs, such as transportation and tuition to magnet schools. The board legally has no ability to negotiate magnet school tuition, and many staff members have union-negotiated contracts stipulating salary increases, leaving the board unable to simply reduce staff salary during a difficult budget year. Although enrollment is declining, the effect this has on the budget can be sporadic if class sizes are to remain reasonable, Brochu said. For ex-

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Golf to protect the town from liability associated with balls lan Hall spoke during public being hit off of the range. Director of Golf Jon Zuk comment against the proposed Timberlin renovations, said that other alternatives saying that it would ruin the have been considered by the view from area homes, in- architects, but were rejected cluding his own, by incorpo- as not feasible. Councilor Peter Rosso (D) rating netting. Meanwhile, Parks and Rec- said he supported the motion reation Commission Chair “so we can have a conversaLen Zielinski spoke in favor, tion” but that he wanted other saying the nets are necessary alternatives to be explored From Page 1

more aggressively. “I think there are other alternatives out there and I am kind of disappointed that they turned a blind eye to the suggestions.” “Something needs to be done,” for the course to continue to bring in revenue for the town, Mayor Rachel Rochette (D) said. Zuk told the council, previously, the updates will help the golf course stay competitive and improve revenue. The renovations would be funded by course sales and fees, not taxpayers. Councilor Margaret Morelli (D) said she was “not particularly sold yet on this plan” but that she supported going forward to public hearing. Councilor Brenden Luddy (R) said he agreed with Morelli and Rosso in that he was not convinced of the proposed design. Councilor Charles Paonessa (R) asked if the town could be liable if the new driving range reduces area property values. Town attorney Robert Weber said he believed that to be very unlikely.

“This gets the discussion started,” Rochette said. “We can then decide as a council what we want to do.” Councilor David Evans (R) said that by pushing the project back the council could get more information without spending $1,000 on preparing bid documents. Rasmussen said the council has already spent much more to hire Saratoga to prepare the design. “When it comes down to seeing a dollar figure on projects,” people tend to want to “start over,” Rasmussen said. “I don’t see why we now are backtracking.” The motion passed 4-3 on party lines, with Rasmussen joining the Democrats. The council also approved a fee waiver of $2,500 for the cost of having two Berlin police officers at the American Cancer Society Relay for Life fundraiser, which is to be held again this year at the Berlin fairgrounds May 16 and 17. Paonessa said that he supports the American Cancer Society and believes they are a great organization, but that he objects to the council choosing

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Town of Berlin Water Control Commission will hold a public hearing, April 28, 2015 at 6:30 P.M., Town Hall, Room 8, 240 Kensington Road, Berlin, Connecticut to consider the following amendment for adoption: 1) APPENDIX A to PART III, SECTION III - USE OF SEWERS Section A-1 SEWER USER CHARGE: (a) SEWER USER CHARGE: Basic charge for all sewage discharged per 100 cubic feet of water consumed: $5.38 Flat rate sewer customers will also experience a rate increase to $213.75 semi-annual rate. The purpose of the charges for sewer service is to defray rising operation costs, major repairs, and maintenance costs of the Mattabassett District trunk sewer and treatment plant, which share is attributable to sewage discharged by those served by the Commission. 2) The Commission intends to implement a Secondary Metering Policy to address water irrigation concerns and sewer rate assessment.

Deadline for news submissions to The Berlin Citizen is Friday, by 5 p.m., for consideration for the following edition. Email submissions to news@theberlincitizen. com or by mail to: The Berlin Citizen, 11 Crown St., Meriden, CT 06450. Call (203) 317-2256. GOT

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to donate taxpayer money to a private charity. $2,500 “is a lot of money,” he said. The vote was four in favor, Luddy and Paonessa opposed, and Evans abstained. The council also waived usage fees, for the sixth year, for the Nutmeg State Games for their use of town fields. “It is at a time when the field is not being used and they do cover out of pocket expenses for the town,” explained Town Manager Denise McNair. Evans asked if businesses have seen economic impact as a result of the games. According to the organizers, game participants include out of state teams that use area hotels and restaurants. A 2008 study found a total economic impact on the entire region the games are held in to be greater than $1 million. Morelli said that there was an extensive review of the Nutmeg State Games last year and that she felt comfortable supporting the usage fee waiver. The motion was unanimous. The council also approved new coats and pants for firefighters and accepting donations supporting the youth fishing derby and animal control.

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Another intriguing local story concerns Valentine B. Chamberlain. A long-serving judge born in 1833, Chamberlain was known for visiting his brother in Meriden, who served as the state’s lieutenant governor. Every Sunday, one of the Chamberlain brothers would travel along a road between Meriden and New Britain, so that road now is known as the Chamberlain Highway. Kirby will delve into these stories and others about early settlers, artists, and sports legends April 18. The pro- Author Amy Melissa Kirby gram begins at 1 p.m.

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Stories about the legendary figures in Berlin’s and New Britain’s history will be shared at the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library Saturday, April 18. Founder and president of the New Britain Historical Society, Amy Melissa Kirby, will discuss her book, “Legendary Locals of New Britain,” which has strong Berlin ties. “Surprisingly or not, New Britain and Berlin share a lot of history, one time part of the same religious society,” Kirby said. One story that stands out concerns a Kensington man who survived the sinking of the Titanic. A rumor was started that he dressed as a woman to survive the sinking of the ship, Kirby said. “I’m a public historian, and what we do is focus on people … I tried really hard to put in the stories that people didn’t know,” Kirby said. Wi l l i a m Th o m s o n , a man from a prominent and well-connected family, once found himself mocked by rumors that he survived the Titanic tragedy by dressing as a woman. His house stands in Kensington, on the Chamberlain Highway, to this day, Kirby said.

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We are required to monitor your drinking water for specific contaminants on a regular basis. Results of regular monitoring are an indicator of whether or not our drinking water meets health standards. We did not monitor or test or did not complete all of the monitoring or testing for the requirement(s) listed below and therefore cannot be sure of the quality of our drinking water during that time. Analyte: Total Coliform (WSF00600_ID: Monitoring Period: Month of March 2015) We collected 3 out of the 6 samples we were required to collect for Compliance. We purchase water from New Britain Water Department and augment our water needs from our well field. Water Quality tests from the well field and from New Britain Water Department were in compliance. THERE WAS NO DISRUPTION IN SERVICE. ALL SAMPLES COLLECTED WERE SATISFACTORY. We are obligated to report this information to the Public. What should I do?

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Doerr; “America’s Most Wanted Recipes” by Douglas; “The Job” by Evanovich; “Die Again” by Gerritsen; “Nightingale” by Hannah; “Winter Street” by Hilderbrand; “Secret of Midwives” by Hepworth; “Cold, Cold Heart” by Hoag; “Sight Unseen” by Johansen; “Motive” by Kellerman; “Love Letter” by Lewis; “Needles and Pearls” by McNeil; “Quick Fix Meals” by Miller; “Strawberries in the Sea” by Ogilvie; “Seasons Hereafter” by Ogilvie; “Dawning of the Day” by Ogilvie; “Killing Patton” by O’Reilly; “Hope to Die” by Patterson; “Private Vegas” by Patterson; “NYPD Red” by Patterson; “We Took to the Woods” by Rich; “Betrayed” by Scottoline; “Some Luck” by Smiley; “Pegasus” by Steel; “Prodigal Son” by Steel; “Island Christmas” Thayer; “Witch Hunter’s Tale” by Thomas; “Spool of Blue Thread” by Tyler; “Insatiable Appetites” by Woods. • Book sale - Berlin Free Library has received a large donation of newer books and CDs for its book sale, scheduled for Wednesdays, 9

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which the budget proposed to cut by $2 million. The Connecticut Forest and Parks Association opposes the cuts, saying that parks bring in revenue and tourism as well as generating economic activity that justifies the spending. “State parks are there for a reason: recreation and tourism,” Yaccarino said. He has been involved with local Boy Scouts to help maintain Quinnipiac State Park trails. Another area Gerratana would like to see funding protected is for non-profits that receive federal matching grants. “I am working to make sure those are not cut significantly.” Gerratana has received “so many letters from people in the district” concerning the proposal to close the Kensington State Fish Hatchery. “I visited there a couple years ago and I know the important work that they do,” including being the only state hatchery that raises the Atlantic Salmon and SeeforelSee Library / Page 7 len Trout.

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Berlin-Peck Memorial Library Programs • Sit & Knit - Thursday, April 16, 6 p.m. Informal evening of knitting. No registration. • Movie matinée - Friday, April 17, 1 p.m. “Elsa & Fred.” Rated PG13. Register at (860) 828-7125. • Legendary Locals of New Britain - Saturday, April 18, 1 p.m. Amy Melissa Kirby is scheduled to discuss her book “Legendary Locals of New Britain.” Register at (860) 828-7125. • Book Club - Tuesday, April 21, 7 p.m. “Her: A Memoir” by Christa Parravani. All welcome. • Honey Bees & Other Pollinators: Why They Are Important & How You Can Help - Thursday, April 23, 6:30 p.m. Register at (860) 828-7125. • Berlin High School Art Show April 27 through May 1. • New at the library - “Consumer Reports” and “Chilton’s Car Repair” online, with Berlin library card. Visit berlinpeck.org.

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. Boy Scouts - Boy Scout Troop 41 is scheduled to meet Thursdays, 7 p.m., at Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St. For more information, call Scoutmaster K.C. Jones at (860) 829-1148 or email jones327@comcast. net. Garden Club - The Kensington Garden Club is scheduled to meet Thursday, April 16, 11:30 a.m., at the Community Center, 230 Kensington Road. Betty Johnson is scheduled to discuss the history of tea and its health benefits. Members should wear a fancy tea hat. Softball - BHS at Bristol Central, 3:45 p.m. See Calendar / Page 8

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Boys lacrosse - BHS vs. Trinity Catholic, 5:30 p.m.

Friday, April 17 Faith Ziegler - Local singer/songwriter Faith Ziegler will be performing at Paul Gregory’s Bistro in Southington Friday, April 17, 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Dinner reservations are required. Call (860) 621-9999. Racing show - Racing Action Today, hosted by Berlin native Larry Mongillo, airs every Friday, 8 p.m., on Comcast cable channel 5. Baseball - BHS at Bristol Eastern, 3:45 p.m. Softball - BHS at Bristol Eastern, 3:45 p.m.

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Sunday, April 19 Pet adoption - Friends of Berlin Animal Control has scheduled a pet adoption for Sunday, April 19, 1 to 3 p.m., at PetSmart, 278 New Britain Ave., Plainville. Meet the friendly, beautiful cats searching for their permanent, loving homes. For more information or a private consultation, call (860) 828-5287.

meet Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., at the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, 880 Farmington Ave. For more information, call Scoutmaster Ed Alicia at (860) 828-8693. Boy Scouts - Boy Scout Troop 44 is scheduled to meet Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., at the Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St. For more information, call Joann Sawyer at (860) 828-7767. Sunrise Rotary Club - The Sunrise Rotary Club of Kensington-Berlin is scheduled to meet Tuesdays, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., at Town Hall, 240 Kensington Road. For more information, call Gwen Valencis at (860) 229-3787, ext. 139 or visit www.kensingtonrotary. org. TOPS - TOPS, Taking Off Pounds Sensibly, a non-profit, weight loss organization, is scheduled to meet 6:30 to 8 p.m. For more information, call Teresa Rook at (860) 635-7020. Boys lacrosse - BHS at Bristol Eastern, 4 p.m.

Historical Society - Berlin Monday, April 20 Historical Society Museum, 305 Main St., at the corner Relay for Life - Relay for of Peck Street, is open to Life has scheduled a captain’s the public on Saturdays, 1 to meeting for Monday, April 20, 6:30 p.m., at the Community Center. The public is welcome. Wednesday, April 22 Softball - BHS at East Hartford, 3:45 p.m. Baseball - BHS vs. Platt, Boys tennis - BHS vs. 3:45 p.m. Farmington, 3:45 p.m. Softball - BHS at Platt, 3:45 Girls tennis - BHS at Sims- p.m. We Specialize in Repainting bury, 3:45 p.m. Girls tennis - BHS at NewAluminum & Wood Siding ington, 3:45 p.m.

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Clothing drive - The All Night Graduation Party has scheduled a clothing drive for Saturday, April 25, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the Berlin High School parking lot. Donations should be placed in garbage bags. For more information, call Nancy Kennure at (860) 829-0240. Graduation lawn signs - The 2015 All Night Graduation Party is offering lawn signs, with the graduates name, for purchase. A fee is charged. Deadline to order is Friday, May 15. For more information, contact Kirsten

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Students at Hubbard Elementary School recently entered a poster and essay contest on “What Music Means to Me.” Marco Marino, right, was chosen as one of the top four poster winners. He received a trophy and certificate at the New Britain Symphony concert at Central Connecticut State University. Kiley Cullen, also a student at Hubbard, was chosen to conduct the symphony on “Stars and Stripes Forever.”

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Dino Miliucci, in New Jersey; nine grandchildren, Laura, Susan, Kathryn, Justin, Brian, Nickolas, and Alec Mothersele, and Stephanie and Daniel McSwain; and a brother, Richard Mullen Jr., of Southold, N.Y. She was predeceased by a sister, Esther Pilles. A private graveside service will be held in Wilcox Cemetery in East Berlin at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cardiac ICU Unit, Hartford Hospital, Attention: Fund Development Office, 80 Seymour St., Hartford, CT 06102. Porter’s Funeral Service in Kensington is assisting her family.

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Opinion We heard your concerns Thank you to everyone who attended last week’s town budget public hearing. We appreciate all of the comments and have taken them into consideration. We want you to know that we heard you. As a Town Council, each year we are required to put forth an annual budget for the residents to consider and to vote on. An initial proposal is put forth for a public hearing. Based on Mayor public comments at Rachel the hearing, we can Rochette make adjustments to the proposed budget that will be placed on the ballot for a town wide referendum. This year we will consider making budget adjustments at our meeting on Thursday, April 16, and will then send a final proposal for a town wide referendum vote on Tuesday, April 28. The town budget expenses are es-

sentially divided into two parts, the town expenses and the education expenses. The town budget includes a total funding amount for the Board of Education side of the budget, but by state law, the Town Council has no control over how the Board of Education chooses to spend that funding. The town budgeting process was done in a bipartisan manner, with all members of the council providing insight and opinion. Speaking for the Democratic members of the council, we focused on our priorities of public safety, infrastructure maintenance and public education for our children. The budget proposal presented at the public hearing reflected those priorities with what we considered to be a fiscally responsible dollar amount attached. We are aware that is it our obligation to present a budget that provides for the services our residents expect and deserve, while balancing the fiscal burden of our taxpayers.

In developing this budget we were faced with two challenges. The first was negative growth in the grand list which will result in less available tax revenue than we had anticipated for the next fiscal year. The second was our debt service. We have known for a number of years that we would begin paying the principal balance on the high school renovation project during this upcoming fiscal year. It is the town side of the budget that bears the burden of the school building debt service. In preparation for what she knew would be a difficult budget year, the Town Manager has worked responsibly to minimize these impacts by working with her department heads to identify opportunities for savings and efficiencies. In fact, the operational budget for the town presented by the Town Manager was below the budget last year without sacrificing any services currently provided. We applaud the Town Manager and her entire staff for this accomplishment.

We had proposed a 1 percent increase in the $41 million education budget hoping that the school administrators would have had similar foresight, willingness and ability to accommodate a smaller increase in this tough budget year without cutting teacher positions and athletic programs – but we were wrong. Their easy answer was to target teachers and kids. While we believe there is a better solution to the difficult budget we face, the Town Council is not willing to jeopardize the educational experience of our children, which would be negatively impacted by the cuts proposed by the school administrators and the Board of Education. Based on the input we received from the public at the hearing, we will vote to increase the Board of Education budget enough to fund the sports and teaching positions that have been threatened and let the voters decide if they are in favor of this increase in the referendum on April 28.

Blumenthal talks SPORTS act, automation, and gun control By Charles Kreutzkamp

the offices of the Record-Journal weeklies April 3. “I have championed senIn the second part of this sible gun regulation since exclusive interview, U.S. Sen. I was attorney general. GoRichard Blumenthal discusses ing to Newtown really transcontroversial topics including formed me, and many of us, gun control, head injuries in to deepen our passion on this football, and the rise of auto- issue,” Blumenthal said. The senator said that almation. The senator visited The Berlin Citizen

though gun control is an issue that encounters opposition, when he is approached by constituents who are concerned about having their guns taken away, he talks to them about instituting background checks and keeping guns out of the hands of criminals and the mentally ill. Al-

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The senator bethough he wants to lieves support is institute increased building for some regulation, he supgun regulations, but ports the Second he still supports the Amendment, which is right of law-abiding “the law of the land.” citizens to own guns. He noted that it took When asked 10 years after Ronald whether his office Reagan’s press secretary Jim Brady was Blumenthal may force him at times to choose beparalyzed in an assassination attempt to pass tween doing what he believes the Brady Handgun Violence to be right over what is popPrevention Act. “Our effort ular, the Democrat said, “In failed last session and, realis- the long term people respect tically, this session may be no someone for conscience and better, but … these things are not passed overnight.” See Blumenthal / Page 11

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Blumenthal but they are saying that they have kids that have been out of school for two months after a concussion.” With self-driving vehicles on the roads in Nevada and California, some two million people employed in transportation may be on the brink of rapidly losing their jobs. Blumenthal thinks the issue of automation is “a much broader issue than just transportation. How are we going to address the issue of robotics and artificial intelligence more and more supplanting the human workforce? It is both a challenge and an opportunity.” New laws will be required to allow robot cars onto roads and highways. Although Blumenthal’s “initial reaction” is that he isn’t sure he wants to share the highway with

a robot car, he spends a lot of time on the road in bad weather and has experienced “some fairly dangerous and anxiety producing moments on the roads because other drivers have been careless and distracted. I think to myself, well, maybe this new technology can work. And if it works it may produce bet-

ter safety, and it will relieve those drivers of hours spent behind the wheel sitting in traffic.” As a member of the armed services committee, Blumenthal is personally familiar with the technological advances in self-flying planes. See Blumenthal / Page 12

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Blumenthal thinks “commonsense steps” can be taken to address problems, while still understanding that “we can’t put kids in a cocoon. The game of football will always involve some injuries. It’s a contact sport.” Blumenthal thinks there has been a “sea change” on the issue of concussions, “first, because we have seen the consequences for some of these players, and, second, because parents are seeing the consequences for their kids.” When attending a forum of high school parents, Blumenthal was surprised to see a lot of fathers supporting rule changes about how players can hit each other, changes in equipment, and improved medical treatment. “You would think dads would just say to suck it up,

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On income inequality, speed and accuracy than a Blumenthal believes the “This computer system is human is capable of. hugely complex,” he said. AlBlumenthal has been told problem lies not in that ingorithms in development will that by the time the planes equality exists, but that there allow aircraft to fly with more are finished, “the dumbest is a lack of mobility and oppart of the plane will be the portunity for those of lower income. pilot.” “People are never going The senator thinks increasing automation will create to have exactly the same inbroad challenges in nearly come,” the senator said, but all public sectors, including increasingly “people can’t manufacturing, finance, and go from low income backgrounds to higher incomes.” education. “How do we allocate in- He also thinks the “vastness come so there is some fairness of the present disparities are and so our economy moves unhealthy.” He supports efforward? One of the central forts to address income inDiakun, JohnJohn Diakun, M.S.M.S. challenges of our time is to equality through improving increase mobility and elim- education and improving the Audiologist Audiologist inate wage stagnation,” he government’s commitment to Celebrating Celebrating said, something Blumenthal housing assistance and pub20 years thinks is vital “for the health lic transportation. “We need overover 20 years to provide more opportunity.” Kensington Hearing Servicesof our democracy.” Kensington Hearing Services New Britain 211 New211Britain Rd. Rd. In Brief Kensington to McDonald's) Kensington • (Next •to(Next McDonald's) 14669-01

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Girls golf Nine strokes. Nine strokes is all that separated the Lady Redcoat golf team from last year’s second place finish at states and an unprecedented fourth straight state championship. For most, those nine strokes would result in teary

goodbyes after years together on the links, with plenty of seniors bound to graduate. Thankfully, for Berlin, the girls golf team won’t have to follow that storyline. The Lady Redcoats return the entirety of their 2014 roster for their 2015 campaign in the hopes of returning to the top of the podium. Seniors Ashley D’Attilio, JuSee Sports / Page 14

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lia Kemmling and Abbie Underwood lead the way, as all three were named All-State players following their junior campaigns. Current juniors Alex Perrone and Megan Pskowski both were named All-Conference last year. As if the total amount of talent weren’t intimidating enough for foes, senior Emma Atkinson also returns to the links for Berlin, in full health. She battled a nagging shoulder injury for much of the 2014 campaign that limited her overall ability. Now healthy, she will provide another weapon for the team throughout the season. With all of its talent in tow, and the opportunity to make nine strokes a distant memory come June, it could very well be another championship season for the girls. Which bodes very well for Berlin, and very badly for everyone else.

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ing to play, and today we had about six,” Bayram said. “Obviously, the weather was not the greatest, but hopefully we can get some good weather all year.” Despite the low turnout, the greens are more than ready to go. While snow covered the

course in full throughout the months of January and February, it helped rather than hindered the grounds keeping crew. “The greens don’t have any ice damage. When the temSee Timberlin / Page 15

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Timberlin Golf Course has opened its doors for 2015. Finally. After one of the longest winters in recent history, the home of the Redcoats and professional golfers teed off on Thursday, April 9 to begin the season.Yet, in accordance with the long winter, golfers were greeted with 37-degree weather when head golf professional Marc Bayram hit the ceremonial first tee shot of the year at noon. The feel of another snow storm in the atmosphere had its effect on the turnout. “Usually on opening day, we have 40 to 50 people wait-

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new opponents, each team has a chance to make their presence known. New coach Jay Berard is looking to make his impact known right away in his first season at the helm for the Lady Redcoats. Berard is looking to take a team that was three wins shy of the postseason last year (511) and turn it into a surefire contender for 2015. With the level of talent returning, that may not be an issue. S e n i o r c a p ta i n s To r i Mancini, Kasia Kolc and Lauren Trzasko lead a squad that features a large junior class – including Lindsey Brochu – and sophomore standout Bridget Fox. “We are a team of balance with no clear number one player, but no definitive weak spots, either,” Berard said. Despite a true queen of the hill, Berard is confident that the girls will make a postseason push thanks to their preseason trials. The new head man has had the girls train rain or shine in the hopes that it will ready them for any weather extremes that may cross their paths throughout the spring. Yet the team understands that it will be a hard fought attitude and team effort that leads them back to the postseason, and there’s no denying their focus or drive. “We expect to win our division this year and qualify for the state tournament,” Berard said.

Niners accepting members

Timberlin Lady Niners golf league is accepting new members for the 2015 season. The group meets every Thursday morning, April through September, including weekly tournaments and special events. For more information, contact Patty Smith at (860) 828-1998 or inswomanct@aol.com.

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NBGH golf tournament set The Hospital of Central Connecticut New Britain General Campus Auxiliary has scheduled its 25th annual

golf tournament for Tuesday, June 2, at Tunxis Plantation Country Club, Farmington. Shotgun start at 11:30 a.m. A

fee is charged. Proceeds benefit the hospital’s new cancer center. For more information, call (860) 224-5567.

Shuttle Meadow Country Club named a top golf course By Charles Kreutzkamp The Berlin Citizen

Kensington’s Shuttle Meadow Country Club has been named to the “Best Classic Courses in America” list by Golfweek Magazine, placing sixth in Connecticut and 182nd nationally. “Make no mistake, this is an honor of the highest caliber and affirms what those of us at Shuttle Meadow have known for years – that we are privileged to play upon one of the finest and most hallowed golfing grounds in America,” Shuttle Meadow Country Club member, green committee chairman and historian Jerry Day said in a statement. “In a world in which change is a constant and the values, tradition and workmanship

of those who walked before us are seemingly dismissed with ease, Shuttle Meadow is a haven of respect and admiration for the highest quality standards. We take great pride in the high quality of our facilities and in maintaining the vision of those who came before us,” Shuttle Meadow president Edmund Kindelan said in a press release. Golfweek Magazine architecture editor Brad Klein said Shuttle Meadow is “among the best courses” in the state, praising the “intimate, old-world sensibility, bringing the golfer within view and play of open meadow, dense woods, rocky outcrop and lowland marsh.” Shuttle Meadow was established in 1899 and has been at its Kensington location, 51 Randecker Lane, since 1917. For more, visit shuttlemeadowcc.com/.

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perature fluctuates between freezing and not freezing, you can get some damage on the greens, but this year it seemed to stay below freezing for the whole winter,” Bayram said. “We’re very fortunate that there’s no damage, so the course will be very good this spring.” While Jonathan Zuk, director of golf at Timberlin, and his crew were unable to get out and inspect the course as much as they would have liked, the time indoors allowed them to create new tee markers for every hole. Rather than the traditional colored ball markers that don every tee box now, the new markers feature the Timberlin logo. With a few changes around the course, golfers will be happy to learn that few

events around the clubhouse have changed, as well. Timberlin will hold its annual Grandparent-Grandchild outing at the end of July, as well as the Ryan Lee Junior Open, a two-day event at the end of June for top junior golfers in the area. The course will also play host to the Connecticut Amateur Qualifier, set to take place in early June. With no snow and plenty of sun on the horizon, the crisp early days for Bayram and company will soon be gone and replaced by players from all around looking to return to the game they love. “A lot of guys didn’t make it down to the state shoreline to play because some of the courses stay open down there all winter. Guys have been itching to play,” Bayram said. “It’s good to be open; it was a long winter.”

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MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINMENT SATURDAY, APRIL 25

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Faith Zeigler: 10:15 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Kindred Queer: 11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Mercy Choir: 12:45 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Lines West: 2:00 p.m.– 2:45 p.m. Eurisko: 3:15 p.m.– 4 p.m. The Gravel Pit: 4:30 p.m.– 5:15 p.m. Mark Mirando: 5:45 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Middleman/Burr: 7 p.m.– 8:30 p.m.

Literacy Volunteers Read-Aloud: 1:00 p.m.. Valentin Karate Show: 2 p.m.. Airborne Jugglers Show: 3 p.m. Twin Dragons Martial Arts Show: 4 p.m.

Temporary Tattoos by Jerry Russ: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Defender the Sport: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Curious Creatures Live Animals: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Face paint w/ Fantasy Faces by Ruth: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Municipal “Touch-A-Truck”: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Dancin’ with Hoops: 1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Spider-Man – “Meet and Greet”: 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Laundry Dry: 1p.m.–1:45 p.m. The Foresters: 2:15 p.m.– 3 p.m. The Big Fat Combo: 3:30 p.m.– 4:15 p.m. Graylight Campfire: 4:45 p.m.– 5:30 p.m. Branchwater: 6 p.m.– 6:45 p.m. Straight to VHS: 7:15 p.m.– 8 p.m.

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SUNDAY, APRIL 26 THE JEFF CROOMS WELCOME STAGE

Gigglejuice: 11:15 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Ponybird: 12:30 p.m.–1:15 p.m. Rex Fowler: 1:45 p.m.– 2:30 p.m. All-caps LADD: 3 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Wise Old Moon: 4:15 p.m.– 5 p.m.

The Modeans: 12:00 p.m. –1:15 p.m. 1974: 1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Balkun Brothers: 3:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. The Funky Dawgs Brass Band: 4:15 p.m. – 5 p.m.

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THEATER OF THE TREES Meriden Youth Theater: 11 a.m.. Valentin Karate Show: 12 p.m.. Bill Hoagland the Fun Magician: 1:30 p.m.. Airborne Jugglers Show: 2:30 p.m.. Daffodil Festival Pie Eating Contest: 3:30 p.m. OTHER ENTERTAINMENT

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SHUTTLE Saturday 8 a.m.– 8 p.m. & Sunday 8 a.m.– 5 p.m. Buses will leave Hubbard Park after fireworks

Fireworks • 8:30 p.m • Shuttles run until 9 p.m The 28th annual “Daffodils on Parade” • 11:30 a.m.

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Handicap Parking is available at Westfield Meriden (470 Lewis Avenue) Chamberlain Highway entrance. Saturday 8 a.m.– 8 p.m. & Sunday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Buses will leave Hubbard Park after fireworks *There is no parking in Hubbard Park during the weekend of the festival. Illegally parked vehicles are subject to towing/fines.

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Meriden Democratic Town Committee: Sundaes Falcon BMX: Steak & cheese subs Meriden Children First Initiative: Coffee, Canolis,Mac & Cheese St. Joseph School: Hamburgers, hot dogs, cheeseburgers, red hots Life of Faith Ministries: White rice, beef stew, chicken stew, beef Shish Kabob Meriden Elks: Snow cones, sausage & pepper grinders,clam chowder Meridian Lodge #77 A.F. & A.M: Loaded baked potatoes, fresh doughnuts We the People Party: Cotton candy & candy bars Kiwanis Club of Meriden: Fried dough, honey roasted peanuts Holy Angels Church: Meatball grinders, cookies, ice cream sandwiches, pasta St. Andrews Episcopal Church: Wraps: hot turkey dinner, BLT, Chicken Caesar, cold turkey, veggie, chips, side salads, Propel fitness water, daffy dill pickles Meriden Turner Society: Fried Oreo, Snickers, mac & cheese, brat-wurst, hot dogs, ribbon fries w/ cheese, sauerkraut, Gatorade, milk

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Tickets valid for food and amusements must be purchased at the ticket booth sites in the park. Dates and times are subject to change. No Bicycles, skateboards, rollerblading, etc. No pets or animals (except service animals).

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School: Fried dough St. John Lutheran Church: Apple Fritters Noah’s Ark of Hope: Kettle Korn St. Mary’s Men’s Club: Steamed cheeseburgers, home-made French Fries, corn dogs Meriden Republican Town Committee: Hots dogs, chili dogs, kraut dogs, chicken tenders, Lemonade Amici Della Vigna: Jumbo hot dogs, pasta e fagioli, sparkling ice drink, ice pops Council of Neighborhoods: Silver city waffle Zglesia de Dios Casa del Alfarero: Alcoquina, empanodilla de pollo, empanadilla de carne, pina colado,pollo asodo BBQ, arroz junto cur gandules, salad, balaito Jack Berry Little League: Garlic fries, ribbon fries, Cracker Jacks

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SPECIAL DAY Marion Edelson, right, of Berlin recently celebrated her 85th birthday with family and a friend of 73 years, Barbra Landow of Wallingford.

AARP The Berlin AARP monthly Chapter meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 21, 1:15 p.m., at the Senior Center. Entertainment by vocalist Ashley Cruz is planned.

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Matulis-Paterson The engagement of Laurelin A n n M at u lis, daughter of Ms. Irene Matulis and the late Mr. James Matulis, to Ross Alexander Paterson, son o f G ra h a m and Kerry Paterson, of Kingston upon Hull, England, is announced by the bride’s mother. The brideto-be, a graduate of the University of Connecticut, is an artist in London, England. Her fiancé graduated with merit from Hull University, and works in service to Her Majesty the Queen in Kingston upon Hull, England. An October wedding is planned.

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Home generator, Homelite brand from Home Depot, 5000 watts. New $899, now $399 cash. 2yrs old, used once. Call Ken 203-631-7541.

WHIRLPOOL FRIDGE Medium size, good condition, $200. Call (203) 634-1591.

Furniture & Appliances BDR Set- Wood, 2 night stands, headboard, drsr w/ mirror, cab. w/ drwrs. $500 obo. Great cond. 203-676-2219

Bed-Queen Pillowtop mattress, new in plastic $90. Call 203-388-5398

PINE VALLEY GENERAL STORE 113 Broad St, Meriden (203) 630-1622 (between Hall & Gale) Wide variety of items in a unique, small familyowned store. Housewares, tools, salt lamps, stuffed animals, jewelry, food & more. Check out our used items too. pinetreecones.com Like us on Facebook! ONLINE PRICING! Mention this & get 15% off (restrictions apply) We buy used by appt.

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Music By Roberta Perform + Instruct Voice lessons - all ages +levels,piano beginnerinterm. (203) 630-9295.

32 North Colony St Wallingford, (203) 269-9341 PIANO - older, upright 2flrs-1800sf Consigned Home piano, needs tlc, free Decor, furniture, jewelry & to a good home. Call handbags. Daily disc. given. $5 860-539-9283. off $25 purchase, $10 off $100 purchase. 30 day layWanted to Buy away avail. New merchandise daily. Ample prkg in our lot. MF, 9:30-5, Sat., 10-5, Sun, 11-4 1,2,3 Items or an Estate Like us on facebook $$$ CA$H $$$

New Mattress Sets Full-$140; Queen-$150 King-$300 Must Liquidate ASAP Call John 203-388-5398

Quality formal LV set $1500, Oak DR set $1500, Ethan Allen Queen BDR set $1500, Potterybarn Teen study center $800, Game table & chairs $500, office furn., $200 203-257-4566 Sleeper SofaOff White Floral $50 Electric Recliner Charcoal Color $50 Call 203-676-2219

Livestock HORSE CARE: Some AM/PM hours in exchange for riding, etc. Exp. preferred, but will train. 203-213-8833

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German Shepherd pup- WLFD- Quiet 2nd Flr ALWAYS Buying old pies, 100% DDR workstudio, residential area, tools. Wanted old, ing lines, 3F, 1M, AKC, patio, storage, off st used and antique hand 1st shots, wormed, prkg, appls, etc. $725 tools, machinist, + utils 203-269-9755. puppy pack, Dad is woodworking, engravGerman import. Ready ing and work bench Mobile Homes now. $1,500. Serious tools. Please call with For Sale inquiries.860-655-0889 confidence. Fair offers made in your home. RAP A PONY FARMS MERIDEN/WLFD- NEW Cory 860-322-4367 lessons, 4H club, & PREOWNED 2 BR, ANTIQUES - Always horsey birthday par2 BA, DELUXE buying old; Toys, milities, Girl Scout badges HOMES IN UPSCALE tary, jewelry, art, and Camps call for priPARK STARTING AT watches, musical inces 203 265 3596 $24,900. 203.799.7731 struments, signs, arcade games, cameras, Apartments For Rent WALLINGFORD - 24x56 ft mobile home, 3 BR, pre 1970 sports mem2 BA in Loring Ct., orabilia, plus more. move in ready, Call One item or entire es- MER- Furn Apts. East Side Incl H, HW, Elec., owner. 203-294-1299. tate contents. Call 1 BR, $195wk; Studio, 860-718-5132. $715mo+sec.Call 203Rooms For Rent 630-3823,12pm-8pm.

DEE’S ANTIQUES Buying Collectibles, Jewelry & Silver. China, Glass, Military, Musical. Anything old & unusual. Single item to an estate. 203-235-8431. EBAY Consignment Service in Berlin. We sell your valuable items online. www.aitct.com 860-828-4400 WANTED - Reliable used rider mower in good condition. Call 860-828-6929.

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203-237-3025 ESTATE SALE SERVICE Pets For Sale Costume Jewelry, Antiques, paintings, Meriden-made items, >Attention Dog Owners! toys, lamps Dog Obedience Classes Starting Monday, 1-2 ITEMS April 20th at Silverware, China, Glass. Cheshire Park & Rec. Furniture, 50’s Items. Beginners 6:15pm Whole Estates Novice & Advanced 203 238-3499 7:15pm INSTRUCTORS 2nd Generation buys Bruce Giannetti Napier & costume jewPhil Huntington elry, old lamps, Kathy Queen shades, musical ins., Kevin Medeiros Winchester items, old Call 203-272-2743 toys, and estates. 2039am-4pm. After 6pm 639-1002. Call 203-235-4852. AARON’S BUYING >ATTN PET OWNERS ? Old Machinist Tools, Lathes, Bench Tools Pet sitting & pet walking while you are at work Hand Tools, Much or on vacation in your More. (203) 525-0608 home! 203-427-7828 ALL CASH FOR

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CANON CAMERA - Vintage Electronics, MuLens and bag includsical Instruments, ed, must be seen, $65. Amps, Ham EquipCall (860) 384-1183. ment, HiFi, Radios, CB, Guitars, Audio HANDICAPPED RAMP – Equipment, Antiques. 2 yrs old, all aluminum 860-707-9350 railing/decking, $2,800 o.b.o. (860) 983-0123, ALWAYS Buying Cos(860) 224-0275. tume jewelry, antiques, instruments. 18 S. Orchard St. Wlfd. 2 0 3 631-6697 203-213-5222.

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Bulldog Puppies $750+, Poodles $550+, Bengal Kittens 350+, Shots, wormed, vet check. 860-828-7442 >MINIATURE> DACHSHUND Puppies, 2 boys, 2 boys left. For info call 203-891-7084

MERIDEN 1-2 BR Hub- Meadowstone Motel - Off I-91. bard Prk Ct. air Heat. Satellite TV. Short stay, 775 W Main St. $795Daily Weekly. On Bus Line. $995+Utils.No pets. Visa.MC.Discover John, (860) 989-6080. 203-239-5333. MERIDEN - 1BR MER-Clean Safe Rms. $800 mo. HEAT, HOT Incl H, HW, Elec, Kit WATER & ELECTRIC Priv. E side. off-st prkg INCL. Private Balcony. $130/wk.+ sec. 12 pm203-639-4868. 8pm, 203-630-3823. MERIDEN- 1 BR, Stove WLFD- Storage space & fridge, H & HW Incld. 1200 sq ft for rent, 14 Lease, Sec & Refs. ft doors. Property 203.239.7657 or fenced & secure. Great 203.314.7300 price. 203-272-4216 Meriden - (2) 1 BR apts., 1st & 2nd fl., $650 & $750 mo. + utils. 1st, last, 1 mo sec. No Pets. 860-663-1229. MERIDEN- Lrg modern 2BR, W/D hkp., off st. prkg, 40 Carter Ave. elec. incl. $950+refs./ sec.Clive203.886.9902 MERIDEN-Nicely rmdled 2 BR, 1st flr, mod. KIT, HW floors, off st. prkg, W/D hkps. Franklin St. (203) 634-6550

Tag Sales MERIDEN-TAG SALE Sat. 4/18 8am-12pm Moving! A lot of collectibles & toys, Crib mattresses, Curio cabinet, living room end tables, dresser... 138 Higby Dr., Meriden

Meriden - WLFD Line, Large Modern 2 BR Condo. Laundry. No Pets. $925 + Utils. 203-245-9493.

WALLINGFORD - 2 fl., 3 & 4 BR, off-st. prkg., W/D hookups, no util., no pets, central loc., good credit only, 203-376-8418 WALLINGFORD - 4 rms, 2 BRs, off st prkg, Duplex, no pets, $875 + utils. (203) 284-1853. WALLINGFORD STUDIO centrally located, $550. No pets. 2 mo. sec. & refs. Call 203-265-1514 WLFD- Avail. 3 BR, 2 fl., unfurn., no pets, no smkg enviro., quiet st., sec. + ref. req., $1025. Call 203-269-6348

THE MERIDEN DAFFODIL FESTIVAL COMMITTEE presents CONNECTICUT’S LARGEST TAG SALE Under the Festival Tent, Hubbard Park, West Main Street, Meriden, CT on Saturday April 18, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 100+ vendors gathered in one convenient location offering an eclectic collection of goods ranging from new furniture to Grammas’ old Crock-Pot and more. The Festival Committee will have a concession onsite with food and drink for all to enjoy. www.daffodilfest.com

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