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Malloy kicks off state tax-free week in Berlin By Charles Kreutzkamp The Berlin Citizen
Referendum likely this November By Charles Kreutzkamp The Berlin Citizen
Berlin is one step closer to building a new police station after the Town Council approved a bonding ordinance Aug. 12 allowing the town to bond for $21 million over the next several years to pay for the police station project. The town council expects a referendum to occur and has waived Rule 7, which does not normally allow this type of vote to occur immediately after the public hearing, which was attended by more than 50 residents. The public hearing was p revio u s ly re s c h e d u l e d during a council meeting when Republicans held a rare majority due to the absence of two council members, and had scheduled the hearing for September rather than July
29. In the following session, Democrats were once again in the majority and changed the hearing date to Aug. 12. This was done in an effort to ensure that the referendum on the police station will occur on Election Day this November. Now that the town has passed the ordinance, a referendum will be held once citizens submit a request with a sufficient number of signatures. Mayor Rachel Rochette encouraged citizens to attend scheduled tours of the police station and said that for residents who cannot be present for the tour, a video tour by The Citizen is available on YouTube. Residents who spoke at the hearing were divided on the police station, with many speaking in favor and many others opposed to the cost
and the timing of the project. Some residents said that they had not received enough information from the town and that they wanted to know the specifics of how the project was going to affect their tax bills. Town Manager Denise McNair and the mayor cautioned that any estimate would be preliminary and that there are a huge number of factors that could change exactly how much the police station project will impact the average property tax bill. These factors could include changes in the grand list as a result of economic development, future decisions on the budget by the council, and interest rates, among others. However, McNair presented a rough estimate based See Referendum / Page 22
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Gov. Dannel Malloy came to Berlin Aug. 15 to promote the sales tax holiday week, which kicked off Aug. 17 and lasts until this Saturday Aug. 23. Malloy was at Mickey Finn’s, a family-owned clothing retailer on the Berlin Turnpike. During tax-free week, many items of clothing and footwear costing less than $300 are exempt from Connecticut sales tax. “Tax-free week is great for the consumer, it’s great for the retailer, and it’s great for Connecticut,” said Doug Cohen, a member of the family that owns Mickey Finn’s, who served as spokesman during the event.
Malloy said tax-free week helps families with back-to-school shopping and also boosts retailers in Connecticut, making it easier for them to compete with online retailers, which, in some cases, do not pay state sales tax. Malloy added that retailers often offer sales during tax-free week to increase the savings for consumers. Connecticut Retail Merchants Association’s Tim Phelan said that Connecticut consumers would save between $7 million and $10 million during tax-free week. Malloy said that he believed the tax holiday would be “a bang-up week” for Connecticut retailers.
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First touch-a-truck runs without a hitch By Charles Kreutzkamp The Berlin Citizen
The Berlin Fire Department’s first annual TouchA-Truck event at Sage Park Aug. 16 was a great success according to Berlin Fire Department Chief Jim Simons, who said there was a great turnout. Berlin Police Officer Jeff Veach, who assisted with traffic and other needs during the event, said that the weather was excellent. Simons said that the event held great appeal for kids, with the touch-a-truck giving them the chance to climb into police and fire vehicles. “It’s great that so many townspeople came out to support their fire department,” Simons said. The event gave locals a chance to see police and fire department vehicles up close and featured a car show with a requested donation to the Connecticut Canteen in lieu of an entry fee. Connecticut Canteen assists fire staff with provisions and more during extended operations including building fires, hazmat incidents, brush fires, police operations, searches, and training exercises, according to the organization’s website. The truck is always stocked with coffee, chili, Gatorade, and hot chocolate, and provides meals during extended operations. Veach entered a car into the show himself – a rare 1969 mod-top with a flowered
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This pink fire engine from Newington came to Sage Park to support its mission of raising Breast Cancer awareness. | Charles Kreutzkamp / The Berlin Citizen
roof that provided a nostalgia two-fer, reminding him both of his first car and his grandmother’s shower curtains. Veach said that the event was “a great thing.” Joe Milhomens, the only New Britain officer on the Berlin dive team, was one of the officers who told visitors about the police’s dive team equipment. Police use a dry suit with SCUBA gear. Unlike a wet suit that most are familiar with, the dry suit keeps officers warm and dry underneath and is suitable for water even during colder times of the year. The dive team mostly recovers evidence, particularly discarded weapons, but may also participate in rescue operations. “Redundancy is the key to safety,” Milhomens said, adding that in addition to redundancy built into the equipment – each officer is equipped with two pairs of scissors in addition to a knife, to avoid becoming tangled in fishing line – officers generally do operations employing the buddy system. The car show was run by CT Street Legends. Spokesman Chet Camilleri said the organization puts on about eight shows per year, mostly benefiting charitable causes. Simons thanked the CT Wrecker association, Lion’s Club, Berlin Police Department, Newington Fire Department, Earth Technologies, and Bigelow Brothers for helping to put on a successful first year. Next summer, Simons said, he hopes turnout is even better, and the Fire Department plans to have more vendors. reporter@theberlincitizen.com (203) 317-2448 @Berlin_Citizen
McCartney ~ Pulaski Kelly Ailene McCartney and Jeffrey C. (“Jay”) Pulaski, Jr., were married on Saturday, May 24, 2014, at Bill Miller’s Castle in Branford. The bride is the daughter of John and Connie McCartney of Portland. The groom is the son of Jeff and Gina Pulaski of Kensington. Given in marriage by her father, the bride was attended by Laura Karwoski as matron of honor. Brian Pulaski served as best man for his brother. Kelly is a 2003 graduate of Portland High School. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Connecticut and is licensed as a Professional Engineer. She is employed at Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc., in Rocky Hill as Technical Services Manager. Jay is a 2001 graduate of Berlin High School. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Trinity College and a Master of Engineering from the University of Hartford. He is employed at Pratt & Whitney in East Hartford as a Project Engineer. Following the wedding, the couple honeymooned in Australia. They reside in the Hartford area.
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Thursday, August 21, 2014
Khmer foundation bash in East Berlin a success By Charles Kreutzkamp The Berlin Citizen
The United Khmer Foundation celebrated its official formation, which occurred earlier this year, with an inaugural party held in East Berlin Aug. 2. The event was attended by more than 200 members of the Khmer ethnic group, the predominant ethnic group in Cambodia. As a result of a chaotic political situation in Cambodia during the last half of the 1900s, a great diaspora has led more than one million Khmer people to emigrate to Europe, the U.S. and Australia.
“The Khmer community in Connecticut was formed when a big wave of refugees immigrated to the U.S. in the early 1980’s after escaping a brutally violent genocide brought on by the Khmer Rouge,” the group said in a statement. “The Khmer Rouge began a reign of terror, now known as the Killing Fields, that destroyed almost a third of the Cambodian population in a matter of four years, along with it thousands of years of traditions, arts, and culture,” the foundation said. “I was surprised at how much support we received from the community,” Ex-
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Officer Richard Doski of the Berlin Police Department has been selected to be the new school resource officer assigned to McGee Middle School, according to the Berlin Police Department. Doski is an 11-year veteran of the department and has worked as a traffic officer, acting detective, motorcycle officer, DARE officer, field training officer and on the ATV squad. Doski was scheduled to begin his new assignment this week.
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Back to School School News Dean’s list Marymount Manhattan College, New York - Kathleen Veneziano of Kensington. University of Rhode Island - Kayla Bartolomeo, John Bergman, Charlotte Cichowski, Lauren Criniti, Tessa Cugna, Lauren Erickson, Margaret Frederick, Lia McNamara, Madeline Morrin of Berlin.
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Boy Scouts - Boy Scout Troop 24 is scheduled to meet Thursday, 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 Thursday, 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.
Saturday, Aug. 23 Farmers Market - The Farmers Market is scheduled for Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the A.S. Labieneic parking lot, 817 Farmington Ave. Historical Society - The Berlin Historical Society, 305 Main St., is open Saturdays, 1 to 4 p.m. New exhibits include Boy Scouting in Berlin, a permanent toy collection, a retrospective celebrating the museum’s 20th year, Berlin tin, Berlin bricks, Berlin Iron bridge, the Leatherman, Simeon North’s Mill and more. Free admission. For
more information, call (860) 828-5114.
Sunday, Aug. 24 Pet adoption event Friends of Berlin Animal Control has scheduled an adoption event with the North Shore Animal League for Sunday, Aug. 24, 1 to 3 p.m., PetSmart, 278 New Britain Ave., Plainville. View adoptable pets and find an online application at www. fobac.org. For more information, call (860) 828-5287.
Tuesday, Aug. 26 Blood drive - The American Red Cross has scheduled a blood drive for Tuesday, Aug. 26, 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the VFW, 152 Massirio Drive. For more information and an appointment, call (800) 733-2767. Boy Scouts - Boy Scouts Troop 256, chartered by the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, is scheduled to meet Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., at the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, 880 Farmington Ave. For more information, call Scoutmaster Ed Alicia, at (860) 828-8693.
Boy Scouts - Boy Scout Troop 44 is scheduled to meet Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., at the Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St. For more information, call 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 nonprofit, weight loss organization, is scheduled to meet 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Cromwell Town Hall, Suite 219, 41 West St. For more information, call Betty Water at (860) 635-7020. See Calendar / Page 21
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KENSINGTON — Maria (Ricci) DeIngenis, 100, of Kensington, widow of Nicola “Nick” DeIngenis, died Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014, at Ledgecrest. Born in Hartford, daughter of the late Salvatore and the late Concetta (Tubia) Ricci, she was a member of St. Paul’s Church in Kensington. She is survived by a daughter, Antoinette DiPierdomenico, of Kensington; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Aug. 19, from Porter’s Funeral Home, 111 Chamberlain Highway in Kensington, followed by a funeral liturgy at St. Paul’s Church on Alling Street. Burial will be in Maple Cemetery, Berlin. Her family would like to thank the staff at Ledgecrest for all of their kindness. Directions to the funeral home can be found at www.portersfuneral.com
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KENSINGTON — Amy Louise (Bylek) Nelson, 51, of Kensington, loving wife of Carl G. Nelson, died Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2014, at The Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain. Born in New Britain, daughter of the late John A. Bylek Sr. and the late Edna (LaFlamme) Bylek, she graduated from Berlin High School, and was employed at AT&T. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Ryan Nelson, of Middletown; and Stephen Nelson, in New Jersey; her father-in-law and motherin-law, David and Eleanor Nelson; of Kensington;three brothers and two sisters-inlaw, John and Karen Bylek, of Berlin; Raymond and Maria Bylek, of Colchester; and Richard Bylek, of Wallingford; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Charlotte and Alan Potanka, of Berlin; JoAnn and Daniel Majewski, of New Britain; Shelly Bylek, of Berlin; and Paul and John Nelson, of Colchester; several nieces and nephews; and a life-long friend, Lisa McKeon. A memorial service will be held Thursday, Aug. 21 (TODAY), at 7 p.m., at Kensington Congregational Church, 312 Percival Ave., Berlin, followed by a reception in the Parish Hall at the church. Burial in West Lane Cemetery, Kensington, will be at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Cancer Society, New England Division, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. Porter’s Funeral Service in Kensington is assisting her family.
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Letters to the Editor Too many loose ends To the editor: There was quite a turnout at the Town Council meeting on Aug. 12 to discuss the future of the police department on Farmington Avenue. No matter how you personally feel about the decision, many people do see the need for a police station that accommodates the growth of men and women that serve our town and citizens. Personally, I can’t say I am wholeheartedly in favor of this particular location or spending in excess of $21 million, knowing it means higher taxes another year in the running. Many gun shy tax-payers voiced similar concerns, especially since the over-spending debacle of the high school is still so fresh in our minds, making it difficult to feel wholeheartedly about anything.
On a side note, I do wonder if anyone thought to do a traffic study of Farmington Avenue before proposing that location for the police station. The area has businesses to both the left and right sides of the street that the proposed police station will be on. The street is one lane in each direction with sidewalks on each side as well. Not only are there multiple stop lights up and down Farmington Avenue, we also have to consider the stop and go of everyday business traffic and that this street is also a school bus route, possibly compromising both police response time and public safety. Is there a possibility that the Board of Education can be relocated to another location such as the Community Center, thus giving the police department room to expand? It just seems that there are
still too many loose ends to tie up without extensive research into all available options before starting another costly project. No doubt Connecticut Suzanne Helm would welcome an influx of Kensington workers into its manufacturing industry. Are we being heard? Ten percent of total emTo the editor: ployment in this state comes Why does the town of Ber- from such jobs — compared lin have the town vote for with a national average of stuff the mayor and cronies 8.7 percent — meaning we sign for before the town has a are more economically dechance to voice their opinion? pendent on manufacturing As in the garbage recep- than nearly anywhere else tacles or the police station? in America. The town had us vote for or Hence, the value of recent against the garbage. We voted job-creation efforts by Govagainst and the town still went along with it since they ordered the receptacles without the voters agreement! I thought this was a government by and for the people? Tuesday, Aug. 26 Jay Ritter Water Control CommisBerlin sion, Town Hall, 7 p.m.
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ernor Dannell P. Malloy. In early August, he authorized a 10-year, $711,533 loan at 2 percent interest for TOMZ Corp. of Berlin, which produces parts and devices for healthcare, laboratory diagnostics and aerospace companies. Principal interest is deferred for two years, and TOMZ Corp. will be forgiven $350,000 if it hits certain employment
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Investment benchmarks. To meet growing business demands, the company wants to add 30 jobs. This loan is in line with a $30 million fund established in 2014 to help smaller manufacturers modernize, purchase equipment, develop technologies and train workers. According to Malloy, product demand is expected to increase in coming years, especially for makers of aerospace parts. At the same time, however, those companies are struggling with a shortage of skilled workers. By investing in manufacturing, the governor can encourage greater levels of hiring and employee education in an industry that — historically and in present times — is at the economic heart of Connecticut. Still, there are concerns with Malloy’s strategy. After mathematically considering the terms of the TOMZ Corp. loan —
$350,000 forgiven, 30 jobs expected — one may wonder whether each new employee is worth $11,667 of state investment. Could economic growth be spurred without so great a financial commitment? Moreover, will other companies and industries see this deal and think that they, too, can get the government to pay for expansion and training by claiming to face increased product demand and/or a dearth of workers? These questions bear further examination.
However, based on numerous news articles and statistics released in recent years, we have no reason to believe otherwise when manufacturers talk of a substantial lack of skilled employees to meet rising demand. Across the nation, businesses are experiencing troubles filling open positions that require advanced technical knowledge and abilities. This is potential economic output which, if realized through training and
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The Town of Berlin volunteer fire departments and the Rotary Club of Kensington-Berlin have scheduled a joint charity golf tournament for Friday, Sept. 12, at Timberlin Golf Course. The joint venture proceeds benef it the four Berlin volunteer fire departments, which include Berlin, East Berlin, Kensington and South Kensington, as well as Rotary service projects including
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Thursday, August 21, 2014
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Sports Foundation holds basketball clinic By Nate Brown The Berlin Citizen
The Ryan T. Lee Foundation held its third annual basketball clinic at the New Britain Boys and Girls Club Aug. 11. The event was the second scheduled as part of the organization’s Foundation Week, which began Aug. 8 and continued through to Aug. 15. Hosting 60 children and teenagers from the local area, the clinic ran from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., providing those involved with plenty of drills and competitions throughout the day to help them improve their games on the hardwood. “The kids are more than thankful. They say ‘thank you’ every 10 seconds,” Collin King said. “You give them
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advice: ‘Thank you.’ You give them pizza: ‘Thank you.’ The kids love it. They look forward to it every year. You see some of the same faces and it’s great to see the same kids are grateful for it, and it really means a lot to us.” King, who grew up playing Little League baseball with Lee, has been working with the foundation since he was awarded a Ryan T. Lee Memorial Scholarship back in 2012, and has helped at the clinic all three years. “It’s crazy how much it grows. Every year, the things the organization do are just amazing,” King said. “They pay back to Berlin High School, the Boys and Girls Club, it doesn’t even matter,
CLEVELAND, Ohio -Welcome to my baseball trip across America. On second thought, that’s maybe an excuse. This is an American Adventure with baseball as the kicker. Once the summer baseball in the Middletown area is over, it is my habit to get out of Dodge for the rest of the summer. But what a sendoff I had. The Northeast Regional American Legion Tournament was terrific and it confirmed what I thought:
that Connecticut Legion baseball is the best in the Northeast. Berlin had a nice run in the state playoffs and Cheshire won the Connecticut state title, but then came big boy time at Palmer Field in Middletown. When the dust cleared -and there was no real dust as the crackerjack Palmer Field grounds crew had Palmer in pristine shape -- RCP (Rocky Hill, Cromwell, Portland) was the best team in the Northeast, Milford, Mass. was No. 2, and Middletown Post 75 was No. 3.
RCP won a walkoff 5-4 game over Milford in the title game played in front of 800 and Middletown beat everybody it played -- Essex, Vt. 4-2, Milford 16-6 and Cheshire 7-4. It just couldn’t beat next door neighbor RCP. With that as an appetizer, I hit the road. Then, first stop was Oriole Park in Camden Yards where I saw the Orioles rally to defeat the punchless Yankees 5-2. The place remains one of the prettiest parks in America. See Junkie / Page 18
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go every year. Pretty cool. Next stop was Washington, D.C. Nationals’ Park is a beauty. A near sellout saw the Nats beat the Pirates 5-4. Lots of Pirate fans were in the house, but most of he 37,000 wore Red. I had a good seat, just past first, field level. My seat was on the aisle which meant when folks had to go to the concession stand or use the facilities -- you just rent beer, after all -- they had to step over me. I stood and sat so often I thought I was at Mass. The Nats have a feature called the Presidents’ Race, where larger than life U.S. Presidents race and engage in all sorts of tomfoolery. Just like real presidents, huh? Teddy Roosevelt, after
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Thursday, August 21, 2014
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Council Republicans offer opinion on station prove the bond of $21,000,000 for the police station. We would like the Berlin residents to understand our position and educate themselves about this project prior to the potential referendum vote in November. The reasons why we voted no: 1) The cost to the taxpayer for the police station in light of all other projects contemplated, in progress, and completed, but still paying debt
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it’s such a wide group of people they really help, and it’s great to see that.” Apart from improving the youth’s awareness of the sport of basketball, the foundation also provided each participant with a new backpack for the upcoming school year, full of notebooks and other school supplies. Participants were also able to unwind from a long day of hoops with pizza and Italian Ice, provided by Vecchitto’s of Middletown. While not every participant was as enthusiastic as their peers, the foundation
did a good job providing alternatives for those who wanted to enjoy their time in a more relaxed manner. “We worked with the girls the whole time, and they weren’t really into basketball as much, but they definitely had a lot of fun,” said Brittany Sullivan, a 2014 Memorial Scholarship recipient. “We just had games like knockout, lay-up lines, and other competitions. It was a lot of fun. It was a really good program to do and I’m glad I helped them out.” bcsports@theberlincitizen.com (203) 235-2232 @BerlinCitSports
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Statue Section 10-220a, each local or regional board of education is required to provide in-service training programs for its teachers, administrators and pupil personnel on teen dating violence and domestic violence programs. The Teen Dating Violence webpage includes a fact sheet, a webinar and other resources that support implementation on the local level. Bullying and harassment Federal and state laws, as well as local school policies exist to protect students from bullying and harassment. Each school district is required, by law, to have policies and practices in place as well as designated individuals to handle complaints. There are two major legislative acts, and a key federal law that are relevant: “Bullying cannot be a rite of passage in our nation’s
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Calendar Saturday, Sept. 6 Tag sale - The New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park, 191 Farmington Ave. has scheduled its annual tag sale for Saturday, Sept. 6, 9 a.m. to 1p.m., rain or shine; free admission. A preview sale is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 5, from 1 to 4 p.m. A fee is charged for the preview sale. For more information, call (860) 827-9064 or visit www.newbritainyouthmuseum.org.
Octoberfest - Berlin Lions Charities has scheduled its 3rd annual Octoberfest Tasting for Saturday, Sept. 6, 6 to 10 p.m., at the Berlin fairgrounds. A fee is charged. Entertainment by the Burt Teague Band. Proceeds benefit Berlin Lions Charities. For more information, call Ron Bosco at (860) 306-0244.
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on a representative $250,000 home. This home would be assessed at 70 percent of that value, for $175,000, giving a tax bill of approximately $5,000. Using that mill rate, the cost in taxes for 2016 and 2017 is approximately $35 per year, and when the town makes the first principal payment in 2018 the tax cost is approximately $134. The estimated cost of the police station and high school project combined is $437 for 2018. McNair also clarified that the town is not spending more than the $47 million originally bonded for the high school, although there has been increased spending that is funded by the state.
Council Republicans objected to the waiving of Rule 7 and voted against that motion as well as the final ordinance, both of which passed 4-3. Rochette said that growing up in Portland, she spent a lot of time in Middletown and recalled when the downtown center was “a scary place.” Rochette pointed to the presence of the police station downtown as a key part of the impressive renewal Middletown has enjoyed over the years, with thriving first-floor restaurants and retail establishments along Main Street. Minority leader David Evans called the vote “unfortunate and premature.” He said the council needed more time to digest information and
ponder concerns raised by citizens during the hearing. “You need to understand the full picture before you take on any debt,” Evans said. Councilors Peter Rosso (D) and Margaret Morelli (D) attended a tour of the police station. “I was embarrassed by the conditions down there. I don’t know how they do what they do with what they have. I saw closets that have become showers and stuff piled up,” Rosso said. “Overwhelmingly people are afraid of this project and have a lack of confidence in our ability to tackle this project,” said Councilor Charles Paonessa (R). Deputy Mayor William Rasmussen said that there is a tremendous opportunity
for economic development on Farmington Avenue as the New Haven Hartford Springfield commuter rail line begins service. “What price do you put on economic development, and more importantly… on public safety,” Rasmussen asked. Rasmussen said that the plan for the area is impressive, and that the firm hired to design the police station has designed 40 other departments. “How much more confidence do you need?” Morelli said the cost estimate of the police department is secure and that the construction company hired to estimate cost has a proven track record of accurately estimating bids of projects, using an extensive process.
Councilor Brendan Luddy (R) said that a recent study showed wages are down 23 percent since 2008. “We need to be conscious of people who live here in town,” he said. Rochette said the town needs to take advantage of record-low interest rates while they are available. She said that the town should take a proactive stance instead of being reactionary and “fixing things as they fall apart.” Rasmussen added that economic development could reduce the mill rate and that the timing of the project is key, as the police would be expected to move to the new department near when the NHHS See Referendum / Page 23
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HVAC Technician D-2 & S-2 Mechanic. With 5 or more years of exp with residential & Commercial service. Must have strong diagnostic skills and a clean Driver’s License. Benefits include: Health Insurance, and vacation/sick time. Call 860-793-2686 or fax Resume to 860-793-4811. MANUFACTURING JOBS! PLAINVILLE AREA MACH OP/INSP/FORKLIFT $12/HR – OT REQ’D APPLY IN PERSON HAMILTON CONNECTIONS 391 BROAD ST, MERIDEN (203) 634-8427 MERIDEN - Nardellis. All positions available, for a fast paced deli, positive attitude a must, PT/FT available, applyonline at Nardellis.com or instore. PLUMBERS/SPRINKLER FITTERS - F/T posit., open for energetic individuals. Call Sheehy Plumbing Mon.-Fri. 8-4 for appt. 203-284-9100. SHIPPING/RECEIVING - P/T, domestic & inter. shipments, duties involve packing, unpacking & delivering parts along with general warehouse responsilbilites. Must be able to lift 50 lb., email resume to wlfdjob@comcast.net or P O Box 566, Durham, CT 06422 EOE PAINTERS Subs Residential/Commercial work Call 1-800-462-3782 Ext 1279 WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE - Needed for Wallingford based company. Entry level position to perform general tasks of picking, packing orders, shipping, receiving and housekeeping. Email or fax resume to msimpson@ lipperinternational.com 203284-0886 Att: Mike No walk ins or calls.
Local. Local. Local. Your Marketplace. Promotions Manager The Record-Journal Publishing Company, the leading local multimedia company in Central Connecticut as well as Southern Rhode Island and Southeastern Connecticut is growing and looking for a talented promotions specialist to join our management team. The Promotions Manager will create and manage all online promotions, including contests, ecommerce promotions and ballots for The Record-Journal and The Westerly Sun. He/she will be involved from inception to deployment while working closely with our sales and marketing teams to implement successful promotions. A family-owned company, we publish the Record-Journal and 6 community weeklies & websites in Central Connecticut, along with The Westerly Sun and 4 weeklies in Southern Rhode Island and Southeastern Connecticut. Our products deliver the hyper-local news that citizens want, as well as the audience that businesses need. Plus, we have partnered with the biggest names in digital and social media to offer our advertisers unmatched reach and targeting capabilities – from the very local to the national scale.
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CROMWELL- 2 BDR. 1 & 1/2 BA. 1,057 sq. FT. 2nd Fl. Rnch w/ exc. view. New in-wall A/C uts, fridge, & BAS. Huge Mstr bdr, WIC clst, strg unit. Beaut. grds & pool. H, W incl. $109,900. The Buyer’s Broker. (860)829-1213.
Commercial and Industrial LAND SURVEYING SERVICES Property corners/lines, staked maps, plot plans provided, estimates. CT Consulting Engineers 203-639-8636.
Condos For Rent WFD - LRG 1 BR. All appls inc. Near CTR of town. c/air. $1050 mo.+sec. (203)623-8246.
Apartments For Rent CENTRAL CT - Lakefront, sm. studio, avail. Aug. 15. Pets negotiable. (860) 347-3699, if leaving message, leave phone number twice. KENSINGTON - 2 Bedroom, off St. parking, 2nd floor, quiet neighborhood, $750. Plus utilities & deposit. 860-917-6634. MERIDEN 2 BR. Large, HWD Flrs, Ldry Rm, Off St Pkg, Nicely Remodeled, Sherman Ave. (203)634-6550 MER/WFD Line. 2nd Flr. 5 rms. New cpt, flrs, appls., porch. Off st. pkg. No Pets. Quiet. Sec. Ref. (203) 886-6770.
Meriden - 2/3 Bdrm - 1st floor - 2 Family house - off street parking, no smoking, 24 Garden St. $800 (860) 302-1304 MERIDEN - 2nd fl., newly reno, spacious, 3 BR apt, very clean, no pets, 1st & last mo., Section 8 approved. $1,000 203-715-5829 MERIDEN Clean 1 Room Effic. 2nd Fl. Randolph Ave. Utils inc. No pets. $450. 2 mos sec. Credit check req. Maier PM 203-235-1000 Meriden One Bedroom Clean, quiet $750 pays heat, hot water, plus cooking gas. Sm dog ok, 38 Lincoln. Call 727-565-8362.
Rooms For Rent Meadowstone Motel - Off I-91. Satellite TV. Short Stay/Daily/ Weekly. On Bus Line. Visa/ MC/Discover 203-239-5333. MER Clean Safe Rms. Inclds. H, HW, Elec, Kit Priv. E side. off-st park. $130/wk.+ sec. 12-8pm 203-630-3823 www.Meridenrooms.com MERIDEN Clean, Safe Room. 203-605-6522 Utils & fridge incl. Share kitchen/bath. $125 per week + sec.
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If you are have 2-3 years of digital advertising sales experience and are passionate about creating results driven solution for advertisers, believe in the power of promotions and are motivated to succeed, then we should talk about you joining our team! We offer a competitive salary plus incentive program, paid vacation, full medical benefits and a 401K with company match. To apply, email your resume, cover letter & salary requirements to spalmer@record-journal.com
MER. Furn. Apts. East Side Incl Heat, HW, Elec., 1 BR, $195/ wk; Studio, $715 mo. + sec. 203-630-3823 12pm-8pm www.meridenrooms.com
FT MYERS BEACH - Florida Condo, 2BR, 2BA, beach view, 3rd floor, screened porch, pool & tennis. 203235-2106.
MERIDEN - Wallingford Line, Large 2 BR Modern Condos. Laundry. No Pets. $900 + Utils. 203-245-9493.
Garage and Storage Space
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MERIDEN - Modern, 3 spacious BRs, walk-in closet, BA and ½, off st prkg, 91 Lincoln St. Interested, (203) 927-8215.
Medical Help Wanted DENTAL ASSISTANT - For busy, fast paced general practice. Full Time position for experienced, reliable person, must have excellent communication and computer skills. Please fax resume to 203272-9886.
Seeking Employment WOMAN - Exp., exc. refer., F/T, P/T, AM/PM. Call 203-2371534.
WLFD Storage space for rent. 1200 sq ft, 14’ doors. Great price. Call 203-272-4216.
Pets For Sale
MERIDEN - Studios, 1 bedrooms avail. heat/hot water, incl. Starting at $700-$800/ mo. plus security deposit, 1st/ last. 203-630-2841. MERIDEN - 1 & 2 BRS: Broad St., Cozy 1 BR, 1st fl., $650 mo. incls. elect. & HW; 2 BR, 2nd fl., lrg. 5 rm, EIK. $795 + utils. New wood flrs., prkg. Robert, (203) 639-9238. MERIDEN - 1 bedroom, clean, vaulted ceiling private deck, no pets, $725 + 1 month security. 203-464-3083.
Furniture & Appliances CHAISE LOUNGE - For beach or deck, metal & web, perfect condition, never used, $15. 860-384-1183.
Cindy’s Unique Shop CONSIGNMENT 32 North Colony St Wallingford (203) 269-9341 2 levels, 1800 SF of Consigned Home Decor & Furnishings. 30 Day Layaways Available. $5 Off a purchase $25 or more. $10 off a purchase $100 or more. Check us out on Facebook. Ample Free Parking in Our Lot. Free Gift w/$15 or more purchase. Hours Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri 9:30-5 Thurs 9:30-6, Sat 105, Sun 11-4 Desk w/chair, HP Printer/Copier/Fax (all in one). $50.00. Please call (203)623-7742.
Furniture & Appliances AFFORDABLE Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators and Stoves. Appliance Repairs Will Deliver (203) 284-8986 STOVE GE Electric - 42” with 2 Ovens. Great Condition. Gold. $50.00. 860-830-9601.
Miscellaneous For Sale ONE DIRECTION. 4 Concert Tickets. Gillette Stadium. 8/8/2014. Please call (860) 8772286 or (860) 793-2156. 2012 Ford E250 Super Duty Cargo Van. Mint condition, only 23K miles. Call (860) 6819846. Private owner. BRITAX MARATHON CAR SEAT. Tan Color. Excellent Condition. Asking $75.00 firm. Lists for over $200. Please call 203-237-4653. BROTHER Drum unit (TN-570) and toner cartridge (TN-570) for Brother Copier. Asking $100.00. Call 203-630-3063.
BULLDOG PUPPIES $550+, COCKER SPANIEL, $550+, SHIH TZU, $550+, POODLE MIX PUPPIES $350+, BENGAL KITTENS $450+, YORKIES, $550+, Shots. 860-828-7442.
Lawn and Garden FREE PACASANDRA. YOU DIG UP! (203) 269-9195.
J.C. Penny portable sewing machine. 21 multi stitch. Good condition. $50.00 Neg. Call (203) 269-9195 Meriden - Full size bed, mattress, box spring. New headboard, $30.00 (203) 213-2917 Meriden - King size waterbed frame, pump/other parts in good condition, $70, 203-213-2917 . Restored antique Mendelssohn upright piano $250 OBO. Call 860-276-8606.
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EARLY SALE! Cleanest seasoned firewood in the state! $210 Full cord delivered. Discounts over 2, over 4 and picked up. South Meriden. Mike 203 631-2211
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Tree Length Firewood Call for Details 203-238-2149
Attics & Basement Cleaned
Sporting Goods & Health
GARY Wodatch Debris Removal of Any Kind. Homeowners, contractors. Quick, courteous svc. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Office 203 2357723 Cell 860 558-5430.
GUTTERS DON’T WORK IF THEY’RE DIRTY For gutter cleaning, Call Kevin (203) 4403279 Fully ins. CT# 569127
PETE IN THE PICKUP Junk Removal of residential multiple family/commerical No Job too Big/Small We Do it All 860 840-8018
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PISTOL PERMIT OR LONG GUN CERTIFICATE REQUIRED FOR CONNECTICUT RESIDENTS. 1 SESSION, $110. 203 415-1144
Electronics TOSHIBA 47 inch projection. H.D. ready TV. Great for Gaming. $80.00. You remove! Call 203-269-5644.
Wanted to Buy 1-2 ITEMS Silverware, China, Glass. Furniture, 50’s Items. Whole Estates 203 238-3499 AARON’S BUYING Old Machinist Tools, Lathes, Bench Tools Hand Tools, Much More. (203) 525-0608 ALWAYS BUYING CASH PAID Vintage Electronics, Musical Instruments, Amps, Ham Equipment, HiFi, Radios, CB, Guitars, Audio Equipment. Antiques. 860 707-9350 DEE’S ANTIQUES Buying Collectibles, Jewelry & Silver. China, Glass, Military, Musical. Anything old & unusual. Single item to an estate. 203-235-8431.
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We do it all. 42 yrs. Family run since 1949. Carpentry, Plumbing & Electrical to Odd Jobs. CT#635370. (203) 427-7828.
Carpentry AFFORDABLE Repairs & Replacement Decks, Porches, Stairs & Railing, Windows, Doors. I can fix it or replace it. Work done by owner. 40+ years experience. Licensed & Ins. #578107 203 238-1449 www.marceljcharpentier.com ANDRE’S Carpentry HIC 637223 Decks, Additions, Windows, Siding, Roofing. Total Interior Home Improvement. No Job Too Small. Fully Insured and Licensed. 860-575-6239.
Electrical Services All Pro Electrical Services LLC Electrical services, installs/ repairs. Free estimates. CT-E1 #193127. Dan Luft liscensed and insured. (203) 537-1610.
Excavating GRADING, Drainage, Foundations, Trucking, Retaining Walls, Pavers, Water/Sewer/Septic. Lic. #1682. Cariati Developers, Inc. 203-2389846 MC/Visa Accepted
Heating and Cooling
CORNERSTONE Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203237-GATE. CT Reg #601060.
MUSIC MAX CITY - Now open. 18 So. Orchard St., Wallingford, CT. Over 40 guitars in stock, variety of amps. We buy,& sell, same day pay. Visit us today. 203-517-0561.
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Home Improvement CORNERSTONE Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203237-GATE. CT Reg #601060. PAUL’S MASONRY New & Repairs. Stonewalls, arches, chimneys, sidewalks, fireplaces. Free est. #614863. Call 203-706-9281.
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BILL RUDOLPH LANDSCAPING Cert. Installer, Paver, Walkways, Patios, Stairs, Ret. Walls, Shrub Replacement, Landscape Design & Renovations, Mulch & Stone, Lawn Repair & Install, NO MOWING. Drainage & Backhoe Work. In Bus. 30 + yrs. WE’RE ON ANGIE’S LIST! Free Est. 203-2379577 HIC#0563661
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Yalesville Construction, LLC. Specializing in residential roofing. Free est. Insured. 203-535-2962. Lic#0631937
Paving D & G PAVING Over 25 yrs exp. Paving, seal coating, concrete work. CT Reg#0577005. 203-237-6058.
Plumbing CARL’S Plumbing & Heating Speak directly to the plumber, not a machine. We snake drains. Cell 203 272-1730, 860 680-2395.
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PAUL’S MASONRY New & Repairs. Stonewalls, arches, chimneys, sidewalks, fireplaces. Free est. #614863. Call 203-706-9281.
chrisresidentialpainting.com Chris Gosselin, Owner 860 214-6516 CT# 625909 Lic. Insured. Free Est.
A & A LAWN CARE Mulch, attics, bsmnts cleaned. Hedge trimming, tree, shrub, debris removal. #584101 Jim 203-237-6638
We remove Furniture, Appliances, And Entire contents of: Homes, Sheds, Estates, Attics, Basements, Garages & more.
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Roofing, Siding, Windows & More. Free Est. Fully Insured. Reg#604200. Member BBB. (860) 645-8899.
W. BOOBER MASONRY 25 Years Experience All Types of Masonry CT #626708 203 235-4139
Polish/English Speaking woman to clean house w/care. 3rd cleaning 50% off. Ins & bonded. Refs. 860-538-4885
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HVAC Air Duct & Dryer Vent Cleaning. Fully Insured. Not to Exceed Pricing. Call 203-915-7714
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Music By Roberta Performance & Instruction Voice Lessons All Ages and Levels Welcome. Piano Lessons Beginner to Intermediate. (203) 630-9295
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PETE IN THE PICKUP Junk Removal of residential multiple family/commerical No Job too Big/Small We Do it All 860 840-8018
Landscaping ACCEPTING Commercial & Residential grounds maintenance/complete lawn care. 25 yrs. exp. Srs. discount. 203-634-0211 A & A LAWN CARE Spring clean-ups, attics, bsmnts cleaned. Hedge trimming, tree, shrub, debris removal. #584101 Jim 203-237-6638
Spring Yard Clean-Ups Brush, Branches, Leaves, Storm Damage **JUNK REMOVAL** Appl’s, Furniture, Junk, Debris, etc WE CAN REMOVE ANYTHING Entire house to 1 item removed! FREE ESTIMATES Sr. Citizen Discount
Siding
MEDINA Sewer & Drain Cleaning Services LLC Quality work, affordable prices. 24hr Service. Benny Medina, 203 909-1099
LIC & INS. 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218
Power Washing
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POWER WASHING Is Spring Cleaning ON THE OUTSIDE FREE Estimates #569127 Call Kevin 203-440-3279
Lawn & Garden WE WEED GARDENS Norm the Gardener Where Gardening’s a Passion (203) 265-1460
SIDING, ROOFING, WINDOWS, DECKS, SUNROOMS, ADDITIONS. CT REG. #516790 203-237-0350 www.fiderio.com
Top Soil, Sand & Fill BEAUTIFUL FARM FRESH Screened Top Soil, Fill, Sand & Stone, Mulch. Picked up or delivered. No min. Cariati Developers, Inc. 203-238-9846.
Tree Services Prof. Arborist #S3365 75ft bucket truck. Precise Tree CT Reg #562159. Call 203-2724216.
Masonry A&A MASONRY. 20yrs exp. We specialize in sidewalks, stairs, patios, stonewalls, chimneys, fireplaces and much more! Call Anytime 860-462-6006! FREE EST! #HIC0616290
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Gary Wodatch LLC TREE REMOVAL All calls returned. CT#620397 Quick courteous service. Office 203-235-7723 Cell 860-558-5430
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