Volume 21, Number 12
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Thursday, May 11, 2017
Councilors adopt budget of $85.2M
Trails on Chamberlain Highway open for public use
By Ashley Kus Citizen staff By Ashley Kus Citizen staff
“It pulls together different landscapes,” said Bob Nodine, trail manager for the Connecticut Forest and Park Association.
The Chotkowski Conservation Area officially opened to the public on the Chamberlain Highway on Wednesday, May 3. | Photos by Ashley Kus, Citizen staff
DEEP Commissioner Rob Klee, far left, and Jim Mahoney, coordinator of Economic Development, spoke during the opening.
The Southington resident and his wife Kathy were among several locals Wednesday, May 3 that celebrated the official opening of the conservation area See Trails, A7
“We’ve heard from a lot of people in town,” said Mayor Mark Kaczynski. “It’s very difficult.” Berlin voters shot down the $85.3 million budget at referendum last month. Representing a 2.8 percent tax increase, the budget was defeated by a large margin, 780-329. By a tally of 429-366, referendum voters said the school budget was too low See Budget, A2
Berlin police to honor fallen officer By Ashley Kus Citizen staff
A ceremony will be held Tuesday, May 16, at Maple Cemetery to commemorate the 32nd anniversary of Offi-
cer Jeffery Casner’s death in the line of duty. “We don’t want to forget him,” said Deputy Police Chief John Klett. Casner was killed on Feb. 2, 1985, when a drunk driver went off the roadway on the
A wreath on the grave of Officer Jeffery Casner, who died 32 years ago in the line of duty.
Berlin Turnpike and hit him. The Berlin Police Department has been honoring his memory every year for the last few decades. The ceremony will be held at 9 a.m., at the cemetery where
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In a 4-3 vote, the Town Council adopted a $85.2 million budget and a mill rate of 31.61 Monday night during a special meeting.
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Calendar 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
Berlin Lions Charities, with Berlin Spirits, has scheduled its ninth annual Wine and Beer Tasting for Saturday, May 13, 7 to 10 p.m., at the Berlin Lions Fairgrounds. A fee is charged. The event features more than 60 wines and 50 beers, hors d’oeuvres and musical entertainment by RiverMud. Proceeds benefit The Berlin Lions Charities. Tickets are available in advance at Berlin Spirits, 118 Mill St., from any Lions member or at the door. For more information, call Ron Bosco at 860-306-0244.
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Storytime - A free storytime and craft session is scheduled for Thursdays, 9 to 10 a.m., at The Sloppy Waffle, 2551 Berlin Turnpike. For in-
Girls golf - BHS vs. New Britain at Timberlin, 3 p.m.
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Casner is buried on Worthington Ridge. The Berlin Police Department Honor Guard will lay a wreath on his grave.
The award is given annually to the officer who conducts the most DUI arrests. Blake made eight arrests, which represents 19 percent of total DUI arrests made by the department in 2016.
After the ceremony, Berlin Officer Thomas Blake will be presented with the 2016 “Jeffery Casner Award” for excel-
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Racing show - Racing Action Today, hosted by Berlin native Larry Mongillo, airs every Friday, 8 p.m., on Comcast cable channel 5.
Wine, beer tasting - Berlin Lions Charities has scheduled its ninth annual Wine & Beer Tasting for Saturday, May 13, 7 to 10 p.m., at the Berlin Lions Fairgrounds. A fee is charged. Musical entertainment provided by RiverMud. Proceeds benefit Berlin Lions Charities. Tickets are available at Berlin Spirits, 118 Mill St., from any Lions member or at the door.
Baseball - BHS vs. Bristol Eastern, Sage Park, 6 p.m. Softball - BHS vs. Bristol Eastern, away, 3:45 p.m. Boys tennis - BHS vs. New Britain at New Britain, 3:45 p.m. Girls tennis - BHS vs. New
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Tuesday, May 16 Boy Scouts - Boy Scout Troop 256, chartered by the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, is scheduled to meet Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., at the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, 880 Farmington Ave. For more information, call 860-828-8693.
Garden Club - The Kensington Garden Club is scheduled to tour the gardens of several members, followed by a business meeting and potluck luncheon. Softball - BHS vs. Hale Ray, Sage Park, 7 p.m. Girls golf - BHS vs. Manchester at Timberlin, 3 p.m.
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Area residents turn out to support Literacy Volunteers
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By Ashley Kus Citizen staff
“It’s my first experience, it’s a blast” said Mary Trombley, a tutor for the organization. The Plainville resident was among more than 170 at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville. “We have a full house,” said Maria Simao, executive director of Literacy Volunteers. “We’re very excited.” The non-profit, based in New Britain, provides literacy tutoring to over 400 adults in the Central Connecticut area, including, Southington, New Britain, Plainville, Berlin, Middlefield and Middletown.
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SOUTHINGTON — Over 170 people put on their “game faces” Thursday night, May 4 for the 15th annual Scrabble Challenge to benefit Literacy Volunteers of Central Connecticut. Plainville residents and tutors Cindi Whitham and Mary Trombley. | Photos by Ashley Kus, The Citizen
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We would like to thank the following businesses and individuals for their donations and volunteer efforts; without them, the event would have never been possible: A First Response HVAC (Berlin) & Aaron Shaw, Doggie Depot (Cromwell) & Tracey Holton Skwiot, Steeped Tea & Sarah Holcomb, Campbell’s Restoration & Carving (Berlin) & Joe Campbell, Harmony Massage & Spa (Plainville), Heroes Grill & Bar (Berlin), June's Outback Pub (Killingworth), Kensington Pizza (Berlin), Rock’s Water Restoration (Berlin) & Rock Collins, Friends of Berlin Animal Control, Stop and Shop (Berlin), The Avenue (Berlin), Sons of the American Legion (Berlin) , Styles on Main (Cromwell), Svea Club Officers and Trustees, Barbara Bazzano & Richard Lewandowski, Barbara Rossignol, Beth Sakowicz, Christine Regula, Kelly & Christopher Dirga, Darius Stepniewski, Diane Wach, John Heslin, Karley Skwiot, Mike Weiloch, Tiina Pent-Yacenko, Tracy Y. DiPietro, and Tory C. Davidson.
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A Scrabble board at the 15th annual Scrabble Challenge for Literacy Volunteers of Central Connecticut, Thursday, May 4.
In Brief Hubbard PTO fundraiser Hubbard Elementary School, 139 Grove St., has scheduled its Savers Donation Drive fundraiser for Saturday, May 13, noon to 2 p.m. Acceptable items include clothes, shoes, accessories,
books, toys, linens, and small household appliances. No furniture. Tax receipts available for donations. Donations may be dropped off at the school May 8 through 12. For more information, contact Anne Henriques at 860505-7520, 203-887-1366 or anneh77@comcast.net.
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People came from all over The Southington resident, the state to enjoy the night, like many of the attendees, but Teresa Mallco spoke came with friends and enabout a longer personal joyed a night of friendly com- journey. petition, food and drink. As a student at Literacy Vol“It’s a great way to tie in litunteers, Mallco said she has eracy and language,” said been learning English from her tutor Gabrielle Ruggiero after moving to the U.S. from Peru. “She offers me a better way to say something,” Mallco said. “I now feel more
confident.” Ruggiero said she enjoys tutoring Mallco just as much as Mallco enjoys learning. “She always tells me how she likes to get out and try new things,” said Ruggiero, a Tolland resident. Last year’s Scrabble event raised more than $29,000. The goal this year, said Executive Director Simao, is $30,000. “It fits our literacy mission,” Simao said. “It’s keeping with what we try to do.”
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Ginger and Cinnamon are eight weeks old and are ready for their forever homes. They were found at only a week old and were bottle fed. Bottle fed kittens can become insensitive when playing since they have not experienced their mother’s firm paws. For this reason, they should not be the only cat in a household. Find an application at www.hucatrescue.org. For more information, call 860-479-5173 or email hucatrescue@ gmail.com.
The Chotkowski Conservation Area officially opened to the public on the Chamberlain Highway, Wednesday, May 3. | Photos by Ashley Kus, The Berlin Citizen
>> Trails trails. The Chotkowski land was acquired in March 2015 from the Chotkowski family for $1.2 million, including a $500,000 grant from the state’s Open Space and Watershed Land Acquisition Program. The town has been working on connecting and extending open space to the Chamberlain Highway, Kensington Road, Orchard Road and Norton Road. The Chotkowski property offers a link between the Hatchery Brook Conservation Area, Kensington Orchards and Bicentennial Park.
acres of open space has been added in Berlin. The open space acquisitions have been part of the goal of the Plan of Conservation and Development. “We didn’t have any parking for people to access the open space, we didn’t have trails that were marked and accessible for people,” said Jim Mahoney, town economic development coordinator. He said the Chotkowski land was a hidden resource, much like other open space parcels.
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Police increase patrols after car burglaries Berlin police will be increasing patrols to prevent car burglaries after nearly 30 were reported in March and April.
A total of 27 unlocked cars were broken into during the two months. One was also stolen. Klett said the thief stole the vehicle, later recovered, by taking the keys from
the unlocked car next to it.
juveniles for a rash of car break-ins. Over the last two years, seven people have been arrested, the majority juveniles.
Additional patrols and unmarked units will be increased throughout town. Klett said no area is being targeted more than any other. At the beginning of the year, Berlin police arrested three
Klett said officers have attempted to stop five cars suspected of being involved in the break-ins, but all fled and
were not pursued because police felt there would be a risk to the public. Residents are urged to report suspicious activity to police. Klett said the best way to prevent these incidents is to lock car doors.
School records to be destroyed In accordance with the Berlin Public School’s procedures relative to Confidentiality of Education Records, as mandated by both state and federal regulations, students’ confidential records should be destroyed when the data are no longer relevant for the provision of educational services to the students. Confidential records are, in no event, retained beyond six years following a student’s graduation, or the graduation of
the class to which he/she belonged. Confidential records record students’ special education testing program, these are not regular school records. Pursuant to these procedures, the confidential records of students who were, at any time, members of the graduating class of 2011 will be destroyed on July 31, 2017. Student have the right to inspect their records prior to destruction. Upon receipt of a written request, an ap-
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“It’s time to do something more proactive,” said Deputy Police Chief John Klett.
The Berlin High School Interact Club is collecting can tabs. All tabs will be donated to the Shriner’s Children Hospital, in Springfield, Mass. Drop your donation off at Berlin High School’s main office, 139 Patterson Way. Drive ends May 31, 2017. Contact Nicole Cyr, at berlininteract@gmail.com.
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In Brief Historical society tag sale on tap Berlin Historical Society, 305 Main St., has scheduled its annual tag sale for Friday, May 19, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Saturday, May 20, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Berlin Police Blotter Charles Jackson, 29, 326 Chestnut St., Apt. 1, New Britain, illegal possession/barbiturates, 7:21 p.m. April 9 Kristin M. Schike, 36, 73 Maxine Road, Plainville, operating under suspension, possession of drug paraphernalia, operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol, 10:36 p.m. April 12
BERLIN — Arrests reported by Berlin Police: March 27 Carlos M. Roman, 37, 23 Saybrook Road, Middletown, operating under suspension, 1:23 a.m. Joshua A. Thompson, 29, 207 Lamentation Drive, first-degree criminal trespass, 6:01 p.m. March 31
Nayra Martinez,, 42, 53 Woods Drive, Norwich, issuing a bad check, 3:53 p.m. Wesley R. Sager, 65, 52 Rosemary Lane, Newington, operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol, 6:40 p.m. Alicia Acosta, 29, 656 Center St., disorderly conduct, 11:14 a.m. April 14 Lea R. Furlong, 359 Alling St., 50, second-degree failure to appear, 5:48 p.m.
April 20 Sohan S. Desai, 41, 176 Berlin Turnpike, second-degree failure to appear, 10:22 a.m. April 22 Jason Labbe, 27, 87 Horton Ave., Meriden, fugitive from justice, 9:58 a.m. April 23 Jody a. Corri, 56, 27 Tanglewood Road, Wethersfield, operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol, 2:09 a.m.
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April 24 Ivan T. Clark, 31, 13 Third St., Bristol, weapons in a motor vehicle, evading responsibility, engaging police in pursuit, operating under suspension, possession of narcotics, second-degree failure to appear, 12:57 a.m. April 27 Jessica McDermott, 28, 1436 Stafford Road, Mansfield, fifth-degree larceny, 10:10 p.m. April 30 Roberto G. Perez, 29, 106 Liberty St., interfering with a police officer, operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol, evading responsibility, 9:12 p.m.
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Library Briefs Hours - East Berlin Library is open Mondays and Thursdays, 3 to 5 p.m. and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Berlin-Peck Memorial Library Adult programs Senior Center Book Club Wednesday, May 17, 1:30 p.m. “Bettyville: A Memoir” by George Hodgeman. (Group meets at the Senior Center.) Movie Matinée - Friday, May 19, 1 p.m. “A Man Called Ove.” Rated PG-13. Creating a Biodiverse Ecosystem in Your Backyard - Thursday, May 25, 7 p.m. First in a series presented by the Berlin Land Trust.
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Monday, May 15, 10:30 a.m. - Walkers and Wigglers, ages 18 to 36 months. Stories, songs, craft and open play. No registration.
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Literacy Volunteers of Central Connecticut is looking for volunteers to help adult students with reading and writing. Tutor training is scheduled for May 11, 15, 18, 22 and 25, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the New Britain Public Library. All prospective tutors must be 18 or over with a minimum of a high school diploma (or equivalent) and good writing skills.
Wednesday, May 17, 10:30 a.m. - Peek-A-Baby, ages birth to 18 months. Stories, lap sits, songs and open play. No registration. Thursday, May 18, 10:30 a.m. - Bookworms, ages 3 to 5. Books, songs, crafts and more. No registration.
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Five Meriden Catholic churches to merge at Our Lady of Mount Carmel. The other four churches will remain as places for worship. There will be no regular scheduled masses as Saint Laurent and Saint Mary.
By Pete Paguaga Record-Journal staff
MERIDEN — Five parishes in the city will be merged, according to a decree from the According to the archdiocese, the merger was Archdiocese of Hartford. prompted by a decline in Our Lady of Mount Carmel, mass attendance and a Saint Joseph, Saint Laurent, recognition that the ethnic Saint Mary and Holy Angels enclaves that founded the Church in South Meriden churches no longer exist. will merge and become Our Lady Queen of Angels parish. Saint Joseph and Saint Mary already share a pastor and The new parish will be based Our Lady of Mount Carmel
and Saint Laurent share a pastor too, as well as our resources.
Wallingford’s SS Peter and Paul will be merging as well and will become St. Faustina.
Saint Joseph recently announced its church school will close at the end of the school year. Our Lady of Mount Carmel School will continue to operate.
In Cheshire, St. Bridget, St. Thomas Becket and Church of the Epiphany are merging to form St. Bridget of Sweden. The Church of the Epiphany will be closing.
The decree also said that church officials considered the number of parishes in Meriden and decided they needed to coordinate pastoral care throughout the city.
The mergers are a part of a diocesan wide Pastoral Plan .
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Archbishop Leonard P. Blair held a meeting Sunday to address the changes.
decree officially goes into effect, the Archdiocese will have 127 parishes instead of 212. Of the 127 parishes, 68 of them will remain as they are and 59 of them will merge in unions of two, three, four, five or six parishes, according to the Archdiocese. A total of 186 churches will remain open while 26 of them will close. ppaguaga@record-journal.com 203-317-2235 Twitter: @PetePaguaga
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Berlin Congregational Church, 878 Worthington Ridge, has scheduled its second annual Pet Show and Blessing of the Animals for Saturday, May 20, rain or shine. An admission fee is charged. For more information, call 860-828-6586.
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Sweet Hour of Prayer - The Berlin Congregational Church has scheduled open In conjunction with the reprayer in the sanctuary on cital, the Kensington Congre- the fourth Tuesday of each gational Church Men’s Club month, 7 to 8 p.m. Stay as has scheduled an Italian long as you like, and listen to supper, 6 to 7:15 p.m., in the soft, meditative music and parish hall. A fee is charged prayer. Written, anonymous for dinner. prayer request may be submitted. Call 860-828-6586. For more information, call 860-828-4511 or visit www. Tot time - Free Tot Time, lynxproject.org. Thursdays, 10 to 11:30 a.m., featuring play session, crafts, Pet show, Blessing snack and more.
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Prince of Peace The Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 1103 Chamberlain Highway, schedules Sunday worship service at 10:15 a.m. Call 860-828-5079 or visit princeofpeacelutheran06037.com.
Kensington Congregational Church Sunday, May 21 - All Church Cabaret, 6:30 p.m., featuring dessert and entertainment. A fee is charged. For more information and reservations, call 860-828-4511.
Worship - Berlin Congregational Church schedules Sunday worship for 10 a.m., with communion on the first Sunday of every month. Nursery care is available. Call Saturday, June 10 - Festival 869-828-6586. on the Hill, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Music, Lobster Loop 5K, Choir, bell ringers - The Ber- vendors, lobster rolls, strawlin Congregational Church berry shortcake and more. invites anyone interested in For more information, call joining the choir or bell ring- 860-828-4511.
Sunday worship - 10 a.m. Child care and Sunday school are available during worship services. Bible Study is planned for Wednesdays at 11 a.m. Playgroup - Free playgroup is scheduled for Tuesdays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. All are welcome. Call 860-828-4511 or visit www.kensingtoncong. org.
Bethany Covenant Sunday Worship - Modern Worship - 8:30 a.m., Classic Worship - 11 a.m., Life Together Classes for all ages 9:45 a.m.; 785 Mill St., Berlin.
Saint Gabriel’s Episcopal Church Saint Gabriel’s Episcopal Church, 68 Main St., East Berlin, Sunday Eucharist, 9 a.m.
St. Paul Church Mass schedule - Saturdays, 4 p.m.; Sundays, 7:30, 9, 10:30 a.m. and noon, 485 Alling St. Call 860-828-0331.
Kensington United Methodist Church Kensington United Methodist Church, 103 Hotchkiss St., Sunday worship, 9:30 a.m. The church has schedSee Religion, A13
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In Brief An Evening of Italian Art Song Lynx Project, an ensemble committed to revitalizing the classical genre of art song through innovative and inclusive performances, have scheduled a concert, “La Serata Musicale: An Evening of Italian Art Song,” for Saturday, May 13, 7:30 p.m., at Kensington Congregational Church, 312 Percival Ave. A donation fee is suggested. Tickets can be reserved online at lynxproject.org. The performance features Steven Humes, of Kensington; Caitleen Kahn; Garrett Obrycki and Florence Mak. In conjunction with the recital, the Kensington Congregational Church Men’s Club has scheduled an Italian supper, 6 to 7:15 p.m., in the parish hall. A fee is charged for dinner. For more information, call 860-828-4511 or visit www. lynxproject.org.
Thursday, May 11, 2017
Aresimowicz: Bleak budget causing ‘almost, depression’ in caucus By Mike Savino Record-Journal staff
to broker a budget that currently faces a projected deficit approaching $5 billion combined over the next two fiscal years.
tiations could “devolve into” a sense of depression, but he said there’s still room to cut.
“I would see that revenue, or some fee increases, or something would have to be part of the deal,” Aresimowicz said. “The (deficit) number’s large.”
“I’ve said for quite a number of years that we need to stop doing a number of the things we’re doing,” he said.
HARTFORD — A year after cutting $850 million to bring the current state budget back into balance, House Rep. Liz Linehan, D-Cheshire, a freshSpeaker Joe Aresimowicz told reportman legislator, said she understands ers, on May 3, that the idea of further Rep. Cathy Abercrombie, D-Meriden, lawmakers’ wanting to protect their reductions is still “setting in for legisla- vice chairwoman of the Approprialegislative priorities, but she believes tors” in his caucus. tions Committee, called that “a fair they will ultimately be willing to do assessment” of the caucus’ overall what is best for the state. He said accepting the “very difficult” feeling. decisions that will likely come in the “I think any good legislator would budget has also sparked “a certain “People have to realize that we have agree that, even if you’re emotionally amount of, almost, depression” in a lot of fixed costs in our budget, and connected to it, you have to do what caucus. the percentage that isn’t fixed falls on is best for your district and your state.” the backs of people who are less fortu- She also said that accepting the need “The reality about this budget crisis, nate,” she said. for “difficult decisions ... doesn’t mean and let’s call it a crisis, is we are going that you’re OK with making those to undo 20 years of policy in a matBoth Malloy’s budget office and the cuts.” ter of days when it comes to settling legislature’s nonpartisan Office of Fisthis budget,” he told reporters before a cal Analysis have said that, based on Legislative leaders began negotiations House session May 3. current spending projections, fixed with Malloy on May 2, and all sides plan to meet again sometime this Aresimowicz, a Berlin Democrat, also costs would account for roughly half the budget next year. week. said that revenue increases have to Ask about better insurance protection through remain “on the table” as legislative Still, Rep. Emil “Buddy” Altobello, leaders and Gov. Dannel P. Malloy try D-Meriden, also the agreedAARP® budget negoSee Budget, A15 Auto & Homeowners Insurance
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The Berlin Children’s Fund, established in 1969 to give Berlin children the opportunity to attend summer camp, has kicked off its fund-raising efforts. The Marjorie Moore Charitable Foundation has awarded a portion of what is needed to establish the committee’s goal, but more is needed. Tax deductible donations may be made to “The Berlin Children’s Fund,” 240 Kensington Road, Berlin, CT 06037. The Berlin Children’s Fund can also be considered in a United Way donation.
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Putting Connecticut first By Jeffery Kurz Editorial Page Editor
Politics is the realm of strange phrases. You may understand what they mean, but you may not understand why.
may be a reference to when salt pork was distributed to plantation slaves, who would rush to gather as much as they could for themselves. It became a derogatory political term, one referring to the wastefulness of spending, but that’s also a moving target. You could say pork is in the eye of the beholder.
essentially the same: “The use of tax dollars to fund pet projects, and to choose those that will win or lose in this economy has to end, if we are ever to turn this ship around,” he wrote.
Fishbein cited the Tax Foundation and its Tax Freedom Take “bully pulpit,” for exDay, the day when the nation ample. It means using a has earned enough money to prominent position, like the pay its tax bill for the year. That Whenever an elected offipresidency, for influence. As day was April 23. But Concial seeks re-election, you can a noun, “bully” has a pejorapretty much count on his or her necticut still has weeks to go. tive meaning. Nobody likes a For the Nutmeg State it’s May bully, after all. But when “bully bringing up the topic of what 21, which puts the state 50th, pulpit” was coined by the 26th they were able to bring back otherwise known as dead home. That bridge got built, or president, Theodore Roosevelt, last, when it comes to “tax that school got funded. This it meant excellent, or top-rate. freedom.” is not bad, or unexpected beIt still means that, or is suphavior. An elected official’s job, posed to — as an adjective, acafter all, is to represent the best Since Fishbein’s article apcording to Webster’s, it means peared, the state’s revenue situ“dashing, hearty or jolly” — but interests of constituents. That’s ation has gotten worse, adding why voters elect them, because it can be hard to shake a negaa combined $1.9 billion to tive connotation once it’s been they feel that person will bring budget deficits through fiscal their interests to Washington, planted. or to Hartford, and getting that year 2019, the Record-Journal reported. A tax increase is not Then there’s “pork,” an ofbridge fixed, or that school out of the question. ten-used shortening for “pork built, is part of it. barrel” politics. These are also You might think that were there That leaves no room for pet called earmarks. projects, but keep an eye out. any time for such behavior to You could also ask your repPork is a pejorative term. It’s of- take a holiday now would be resentative not what they ten used to criticize or ridicule it, considering the state’s dire brought back to their district, a political opponent. It refers financial situation. not Meriden, or Wallingford, to the taking of government or any of the other 169 municIn an opinion piece that apmoney, or taxpayer money, ipalities, but what they did for peared on these pages last otherwise known as your Connecticut. Saturday, Craig Fishbein made money, for a local interest or project. It’s been going on for a reference to how this has to change. The Wallingford Town Would that make a difference? very long time in this country. It’s nice to think so. Council member is also a The origin of the phrase is rookie in Hartford, a RepubReach Jeffery Kurz at 203-317not very noble. Before refriglican representing the 90th 2213, or jkurz@record-journal. eration, pork was stored in House District, which covcom. Follow him on Twitter: @ wooden barrels of brine. An ers parts of Wallingford and jefferykurz. American Heritage article says Cheshire. Though he doesn’t the origin of the political term use the term pork, the point is
An eventful year for BHS musicians By Katie Garrison
The Berlin High School Redcoat band has had an eventful year. Starting in the summer, the marching band met for two weeks at Sage Park to rehearse a performance that would be showcased at five interscholastic competitions and football games in the fall. The Redcoat Marching Band presented their show, “Beatlemania,” which
consisted of the songs ‘Magical Mystery Tour,’ ‘Lady Madonna,’ ‘Blackbird,’ ‘Yesterday,’ ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band,’ and ‘The End,’ all originally performed by The Beatles. After the football season, various members of the band were accepted into the jazz band, an auditioned group of students ranging from grades 9 to 12. The BHS Jazz Band performed
earlier in the year at the historic Infinity Hall, a performing arts theatre in Norfolk. The band also performed at the Berlin Senior Center and will perform again at the annual UpBeat community picnic on May 25. This past April, the band and color guard flew to Orlando See Musicians, A17
Progress claims 11 Crown Street By Glenn Richter Record-Journal staff
The old Record-Journal building in the heart of downtown Meriden will soon be history, so a certain amount of nostalgia is in order, if you ask me. After all, I worked in the old joint for 30 years, give or take. As old photos show, it was a classic turn-of-thelast-century commercial building, suitable for an Edward Hopper painting. Great, arched windows looked out on the city and a big clock crowned the corner where Harry Truman gave a campaign speech for Adlai Stevenson in 1952. I have it on good authority that the president came inside to, uh, answer nature’s call, then climbed back into his big Lincoln limousine and motored off. Behind Mr. Truman as he spoke was the building’s cornerstone, proclaiming “1905.” But there was another “cornerstone” — in an upstairs hallway outside the composing room — and that one said “1937.” Not sure why. But that was before my time. Then there was the Play-O-Graph, a big contraption bolted to the building that would announce the plays for the public during a baseball game. A young boy would climb into the thing and move the players around as updates came in over the telegraph. But the Play-O-Graph became part of the war effort in the 1940s, when it was donated to a scrapmetal drive. That, too, was before my time — and, at this stage of the game, few things still are, including certain renovations of 1967, when the windows on Perkins Square were bricked up in an unfortunate bow to “modernity.” The grand old Century Building, around the corner on East Main, was similarly defaced when it was enclosed in box of black metal. Hideous. But back to Crown Street. When I started there, the library (which, at a newspaper, was traditionally called the “morgue”) was on the main floor, but later it was moved to the basement. So, to find a clipping, I had to grope my way down a creaking staircase lit by a single incandescent bulb and past what I like to think of as the Titanic exhibit (a sort of crypt that was actually under the sidewalk, where clammy stone walls held back Crown Street to protect the oversize iron pipes, painted red, that brought in water for the fire sprinkler system; but it felt like the boiler room of the famous ship that went down just a few years after 11 Crown St. went up) and I’d pick through the crumbling scrolls that we used to keep under thick layers of protective See Richter, A15
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The Record-Journal building has been slated for demolition.
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>> Richter From A14
dust and cobwebs. It was our version of Jack Benny’s vault (for those who are old enough to remember that old comedy routine). Minus the alligator. The great, clanking press — a three-story behemoth, Wood-Hoe by brand — didn’t exactly shake the
building, but you certainly knew when it was running. Black ink was pumped in from a tank truck parked on Crown Street, and colored ink came in 55-gallon drums. Huge rolls of newsprint were fed into it from beneath, carried by a trolley system. Alas, the press was scrapped, and the paper is now printed in Springfield.
My first night on the job, the street exploded, with manhole covers flying and flames belching out of the ground. We had to put the paper together at The Middletown Press. Ah, the good old days. Reach Glenn Richter at grichter@record-journal. com.
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wrong,” she said.
Malloy again told reporters after the May 2 meetings that budget talks won’t be a “revenue driven conversation,” and Republicans have maintained that they will not support a budget with tax increases. On May 3, Some area House Democrats said that new revenues have to be part of the solution, though.
Altobello was more coy on the issue, saying he’ll “see what leadership comes up with, take a look at everything, get this done,”
Abercrombie said new revenue projections released May 1, which forecast a $1.9 billion drop in revenues through 2018-19, should indicate a need for additional state income. “I know people get aggravated because they’re talking about taxes, but the realization is Connecticut is not going to turn around tomorrow and I do not want to live in a state where I do not take care of people who are less fortunate than us,” she said. Linehan agreed. “Anyone who says we can cut our way out of this is completely
During the May 2 talks, leaders from both parties agreed to accept Malloy’s assumption for nearly $1.6 billion in labor savings over the next two fiscal years, something that has been included in every budget proposal since the one he presented in February. Malloy expressed urgency, May 2, in getting an agreement with the state employee unions on ways to reach that figure without layoffs. “We cannot go into final negotiations of a budget without securing $700 million in savings, one way or another,” he said. msavino@record-journal.com 203-317-2266 Twitter: @reporter_savino
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Healthy aging Jefferson House, an independent and assisted living community with memory care, has scheduled a free program regarding healthy aging for Tuesday, May 30, 1 p.m., at the Senior Center. The program will address how age-related changes can affect how the body processes food, dietary needs and appetite.
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Young professionals, entrepreneurs sought
>> Musicians
The Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce has formed a “Young Professionals and Entrepreneurs” group in the central Connecticut region.
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The goals of this group are to educate and motivate the next generation of business leaders to start and grow businesses across our region and state; provide networking and social opportunities for these
new leaders to meet and form lasting business relationships and gain a stronger voice in setting policy and priorities to affect and improve economic and community development across the state and region.
business networking gatherings at local venues; and host various civic, service, and professional education events and activities with leading experts in business and leaders in community development.
It is envisioned that this group The group will also maintain will hold a series of feedback an active web and social media sessions for businesses, non presence. profit and community projects and entities; provide social and See Commerce, A23
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Senior Transportation Services, Inc., a nonprofit transportation service for citizens age 55 and older, is in need of volunteer drivers. The service provides transportation to outof-town medical appointments and services for residents of Berlin, New Britain, Meriden, Southington and Wallingford. Mileage is reimbursed. Call 860-224-7117 or seniortrans-
Gluten Free 101, a chat group sponsored by the Central CT Celiac Support Group, is scheduled to meet Monday, May 15, 7 p.m., at the Community Center. Dr. Todd Gladstone, and others, are scheduled to be available for questions. For more information, call Nancy at 203-634-0530.
Activate the Cure, an interdenominational Christian ministry, welcomes all cancer patients, survivors, friends, family and caregivers to attend a weekly one-hour prayer gathering at the Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute, 183 North Mountain Road, Plainville. Visit www.activatethecure.com or contact Joellen Putnam at 203213-6495 or activatethecure@ yahoo.com.
for a four-day trip. During the trip, band and color guard students participated in performance clinics at Walt Disney World. These workshops were aimed at providing students with an opportunity to experience firsthand what it takes to be a professional Disney performing artist. Band students put those skills to use in a live performance at Disney Springs. After coming home from an experience of a lifetime, the band demonstrated how much they learned about performing in Florida at their very own spring concert, held in the BHS auditorium. Despite the concert being over, the band is still eagerly preparing for the Memorial Day Parade on May 29. The band members enjoy marching and playing just as much as they love performing in concert. The last concert put on by the Berlin High music programs is called ‘Jazz with Pizzazz’ and it will be held on Saturday, June 3, 6 to 9 p.m. in the BHS-B Gym. This event will include music from the Berlin High School band, jazz band, and chorus members, along with several special guests and BHS alumni. In addition, throughout the night a silent auction will be held and a variety of desserts and beverages will be served. Tickets can be purchased by contacting Catherine Rich at kc.rich@sbcglobal.net. Katie Garrison is a Berlin High School Band drum major.
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arguably the most efficient, fan-friendly league in the In reality, Weaver no longer By Ken Lipshez state (if Fairfield County exists. The school with such Record-Journal staff hasn’t been officially anproud football and basketball nexed by New York yet) has traditions was most recently shuffled its traditional diThe tug of war continues in the ever-changing landscape located on Granby Street, visions in search of parity. of state scholastic sports con- but the building remains Lyman Hall, Sheehan and empty since renovations ference alignment. Cheshire had been in the began in 2014. The mailing Housatonic Division for core The latest gossip around the address — 85 Sigourney St. sports — boys and girls socCentral Connecticut Con— is the location of a private cer, boys and girls basketball, ference is that next fall the culinary school that houses girls volleyball, baseball and league will be divvied up into the essence of that Weaver softball — since the SCC’s two basic entities that are curriculum. pre-millenial inception. referred to as “pods.” They’re The Weaver football team is likely to be named someNow, here’s a quick quiz for now a co-operative venture thing along the lines of the LH fans: Name the SCC DiColonial and the Patriot, with with Bulkeley and HMTCA vision in which your Trojans (Hartford Magnet Trinity the Connecticut River servplay? College Academy). Only basing as the border. Each pod ketball and to a certain deIf boys soccer is your game, would then be sliced into gree track remain viable. The welcome to the Quinnipiac divisions that would presumCCC reportedly is moving Division. The same goes for ably be North, South, East away from Beaver purgatory. girls soccer, but don’t accept and West. that as any kind of precedent. When the CCC realigned for The Sheehan boys are in the The concept and nomenlast season with the Easts, clatures most definitely are Housy and the girls in the OrWests, Blues and Whites, it subject to change, but the onoque. The Cheshire boys good news is that the current was home to 33 schools. For are in the Oronoque and the math majors with a minor in girls in the Housy. head-spinning confusion bracketology, the appropriwith three 11-school “reate number to have would be In case the picture still regions” (Central, South and East) containing six divisions 32. You know: four divisions, quires fine-tuning, let’s apeight teams per division. proach it like this: Among (3 Blue, 3 White) apparently With Rockville and Weaver the seven core sports, you has not passed the test of out, it’s down to 31. Trojans have two teams in time. the Quinnipiac, three in the There was speculation that Let’s talk some nuts and Housy and two in the OrLewis Mills, which represents onoque. That should relate bolts. the fast-growing regional just how blurry the clearer Rockville High School has school district for Burlington picture is. left the CCC for the North and Harwinton, would seek Central Connecticut ConCCC entry. But let’s get back to the CCC. ference, which is in no way According to a report pubThe CCC website provides inter-related with the Cenlished in the Waterbury standings that have three tral Connecticut Conference sections. Each team is North Division. Why the two Republican, the Region 10 school board was lukewarm ranked by its overall record, leagues would add to the (4 votes in favor, 3 opposed) its record against the other confusion by having such 32 teams in the CCC and the similar names with Webster’s to leaving the Berkshire League, a conglomeration of record within its “region.” Dictionary being full of alterThere are no divisional listnatives is somewhat remark- mostly regional Class S and Class M Litchfield County ings (i.e., CCC South-White able. But as I’ll go into later, schools. Another vote is exDivision). diminishing the confusion pected sometime in May, but for the sake of coaches, parthe word among CCC leaders Therefore, shall it deemed ents and fans is not high on important for teams to have is that Mills will lean toward the league’s priority list. the goal of winning their staying put. division when the league Another dilemma that’s hung That brings us to further doesn’t even acknowledge over the CCC like a cold, confusion. Even the SCC, the records within divisions? wet shadow is the destiny of
When I covered the CCC South-White Division baseball game between Maloney and Rocky Hill recently, I reported the teams’ overall records as I always do. When a game is played within a league or division, I generally use a second set of hyphenated numbers to inform readers where their team lies in relation to the other “White” teams, which for the record are Platt, Berlin, Middletown and Plainville. Would you prefer to see the teams’ CCC South-White divisional record, their CCC South regional record or their CCC record, which would be the overall record minus non-league games? Are you sufficiently confused yet? We who diligently try to relate the scholastic sports news to you are, so you must really be befuddled. But the matters go much deeper than our needs, as one high-ranking CCC official reluctantly, but tangibly pointed out. Let’s use Platt baseball coach Tim Redican as an example. Traditionally, Tim would not use his ace pitcher in a non-league game against a Wilcox Tech or Lyman Hall. Those games don’t count in the league standings, and although they do help define state tournament seedings, they are more relaxed affairs. The new CIAC pitch-count restrictions have further compelled Tim to decide which games are more crucial than others. But when Redican is slated to play New Britain, should he use that No. 1 hurler? New Britain is in the CCC South Region, but resides in the Blue Division. Does that game affect Platt’s bid to win a league or a division title, or See Lipshez, A19
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Hospital volunteer opportunities The Hospital of Central Connecticut offers a variety of volunteer opportunities. Several departments are in need of volunteers at their reception desks. Volunteers are also needed at the main desk to provide escorting and guiding services as well as wheelchair assistance to those entering the hospital or in the Delphi clinic area. Volunteers that have a certified pet therapy dog are welcome. Pet visits provide comfort and support to patients who otherwise may have no visitors or may feel
lonely and isolated in a hospital setting. Research shows these visits can reduce anxiety, loneliness and blood pressure and may help motivate withdrawn patients to cooperate in their treatment. Patient Advocate volunteers provide friendly visits to all inpatients to ensure their experience is positive, care is exceptional and to promote a high level of customer of customer satisfaction. For more information and an application, visit www.thocc.org.
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When you speak to long-standing local sports is that distinction reserved fans around Wallingford and for White Division games Cheshire, talk often comes only? around to the legacy of the old Housatonic League. And if Platt athletic direcSchools like Branford, North tor Rich Katz seeks to honor Haven, Lyman Hall and a league title, does he have Cheshire were as Housaa banner affixed to the new tonic League as the Yankees gymnasium wall that says and Red Sox are American CCC champion, CCC South League. Now it’s all alphabet Region champion or CCC South-White Division cham- soup based on what have you pion? Perhaps Mr. Katz ought done for me lately. to have some rotating numUnfortunately, interest in bers and letters installed scholastic sports has waas part of each banner he vered significantly since the orders. old Housatonic League had a spot in conversation at the With all these question marks I’ve used, do you think local diner Saturday morning. The sports programs can I’m finished? Sorry. use a financial boost through The leagues are planning to better attendance. Booster shift their divisions around clubs can benefit if more every few seasons as they folks stop in for hot dogs. make changes based on winConfusion certainly is not ning and losing trends. going to help matters. Can somebody explain to In closing, I’m sorry to say these people that if two or I have to throw one more three exceptional freshquestion mark at you. The men female hoopsters on vigor of our scholastic sports Meriden’s East Side report programs are really importto coach John Vieira’s first ant to our communities and practice in November, the our kids, aren’t they? Please Spartans could rise to the allow some semblance of tratop very quickly? At some dition to flicker. Please find point, Maloney gets thrust a better way than biannual into a tougher division, just in time for these outstanding alterations and structural players to graduate and leave anomalies to smooth out the future by scrutinizing the a rebuilding team prone to past. blowouts.
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945 South Main Street Cheshire, CT. 06410 203-250-9339 Bagels, catering, lunches, wraps and a variety of specials BAKED FRESH DAILY. Voted Cheshire’s best bagels for 2017. Open everyday 7am-3pm.
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Chiefs: Police profiling reports flawed HARTFORD — State police officials say independent reviews have found serious flaws with reports that police officers stop minority drivers at disproportionate rates, but analysts stand by their work and a civil rights group says police haven’t been forthcoming in casting doubts about the figures.
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Fitzgerald said in an interview Wednesday, May 3 he hasn’t seen any of the independent analyses and didn’t know which towns commissioned them. But he said that many police chiefs See Reports, A22
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But the association has not released details of the reviews or said which police departments commissioned them. And its lack of elaboration has drawn scrutiny from the American Civil Liberties Union of Connecticut, which asked all police departments in the state for copies of any independent reviews.
State law requires all police officers to record information from each traffic stop, including race, ethnicity, the reason for the stop and actions taken.
The most recent data analyzed by the institute showed 14 percent of all traffic stops by police statewide from October 2014 to September 2015 involved black drivers, when black people of driving age comprised 9 percent of the population. Nearly 13 percent of traffic stops involved Hispanic drivers, when driving-age Hispanics comprised 12 percent
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In recent written testimony, the Connecticut Police Chiefs Association told the legislature’s Judiciary Committee the institute’s reports have provided “only biased and superficial conclusions.” The association referred to independent reviews that question the validity of analyses of traffic stop data by the university’s Institute for Municipal and Regional Policy. “Several Connecticut Police Departments have enlisted their own independent analytical experts for a review of IMRP reports,” the association wrote. “Each analytical and scientific review has concluded that IMRP’s reports are seriously flawed and based on unscientific assumptions.”
the association and by Berlin Police Chief Paul Fitzgerald and Farmington Police Chief Paul Melanson, legislation liaisons for the group.
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Connecticut, the chiefs of police should be working to end discriminatory policing by creating greater police accountability and transparency,” said David McGuire, executive director of the state ACLU and a member of a state advisory board that oversees the institute’s research.
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Redcoats have a big day Senior co-captains Mitch Maslowski and Matt Luddy set records in the 100, 200 and high jump.
Also, he is closing in on the long jump record.
Maslowski broke his own record in the 200 and broke a 40-year old record in the 100.
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Senior co-captain Dan Labbadia is closing in on the school record in the javelin which has stood since 1976. Labbadia threw 169 feet against Maloney, which is a modest 9 feet away from the current record. Also, Labbadia qualified for the state meet in discus, throwing 119 feet in the See Track, A23
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The Berlin High School boys track and field team had a great day against visiting Maloney on May 2. The Redcoats won the meet and set three school records in the process.
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Concrete & Cement NILES CONSTRUCTION Specialist in concrete work. Garage, shed, room addition foundations. Fully insured. 50 yrs in business. (203) 269-6240.
PATRICK KELLY & SON CONCRETE DESIGNS. Stamped concrete resealing, sidewalks, patios, garage flrs, ret. walls, etc... No job too small! 860-378-9813. CT Reg #0647947
Electrical Services All Systems Electric LLC Electrical Wiring & More! Generators, Security & Fire Alarms, Data Wiring, Roof De-Icing FREE ESTIMATES! CT# 0187714-E1 Visit us at www.ase-ct.com 860-436-4957 T.E.C. Electrical Service LLC All Phases of Electrical Work 24 hr. Emergency Service Small Jobs Welcome 203-237-2122
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Home Improvement
***CALL TODAY*** Yalesville Construction, LLC. Roofing, siding, kitchens, baths, additions, decks, doors windows, power washing, flooring Insured Free est. 203-535-2962 HIC#0631937 CORNERSTONE Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203-2374283. CT Reg #601060.
House Cleaning Polish/English Speaking woman to clean house w/care. 3rd cleaning 50% off. Ins & bonded. Refs. 860-538-4885
JUNK REMOVAL & MORE 25% OFF WE REMOVE Furniture, appliances, entire contents of: homes, sheds, estates, attics, basements, garages & more.
COSIMO’S PROF’L LAWN MAINTENANCE 860.406.2771.
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Plumbing George J Mack & Sons Servicing the Meriden area since 1922. Toilet, faucet, sink & drain repairs. Water heater replacements. 15% Sr citizen disc. Member of BBB. 203-238-2820
Spring Cleanups, Mowing, Hedge /Tree Trimming. 25% disc. A & A Lawn Maint. 860-719-3953.
Masonry A&A MASONRY 20 yrs exp. Specializing in sidewalks, stairs, patios, stonewalls, chimneys, fireplaces & much more! Call Anytime 860-462-6006! Free Est! #HIC0616290
Plumbing & Heating Contractor. Over 15 yrs. exp.. Whole house plumbing. Boilers, gas, oil. Will beat most competitors. Lic. & Ins.. Call 203-980-7740
Landscaping JM Lawn Care Lawn mowing, Spring cleanup, hedge trimming, overseeding, mulch any color. 860-796-8168
A-1 Quality Powerwashing Hot water, low rates Call Dennis 203-630-0008
ALEX MASONRY 30 yrs. exp. Patios, Ret. Walls, Steps, Brick, Stone, Chimneys. #580443. 203-2320257 or 203-596-0652
JRM MOWING SERVICE Cleanup, mowing, year round service. Great prices, free estimates! 860-951-8290
JT’S LANDSCAPING LLC – For all your landscape needs – top quality work at a reasonable price. #616311. Fully lic. & ins. 203-213-6528
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Gary Wodatch Landscaping. Hedge/tree trimming. Trim overgrown properties. Calls WE WEED GARDENS returned. #620397 NORM THE GARDENER 860-558-5430 (203) 265-1460
Painting & Wallpapering A1 Quality Painting & Powerwashing. Low rates. Call Dennis 203-630-0008. EDWIN CORDERO Interior/Exterior Painting & Drywall. Free Estimates. Call 203-537-2411
PAINTING & Pressure Washing - Deck staining, Deck repairs, all work guaranteed. 20% senior disc. 20+ years exp. (860) 416-2980.
Paving D & G PAVING Over 25 yrs exp. Paving, Seal Coating, Concrete Work CT Reg#0577005 203-237-6058
203-639-0032 info@ gonzalez constructionllc.com Fully Lic & Ins Reg #577319
Roofing. Siding. Windows. More. Free Est’s. Ins. # 604200. Member BBB. Harmony.(860) 645-8899
Siding.Roofing.Windows Decks.Sunrooms.Add’ CT Reg#516790. 203-237-0350 Fiderio & Sons www. fiderio.com
A pressureless house washing system can save you money The Powerwashing Kings Others Wash - We Clean! (203) 631 - 3777 W. BOOBER MASONRY (860) 839 - 1000 25 Years Experience thepowerwashingkings.com
All Types of Masonry CT #626708 203 235-4139
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S & O Construction, LLC Stamp concrete, asphalt, stonewall, patio, chimney. 203-687-3992
FREE ESTIMATES LIC & INS. 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218
20% OFF IF YOU Mention This Ad SPRINGYard 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 LIC & INS. 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218
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BILL RUDOLPH LANDSCAPING Cert. Installer- Paver Walkways, Stairs, Replace Repair Patios, Ret. Walls, Shrub Replace, Landscape Design, Mulch, Stone, Lawn Repair & Install. NO MOWING, Expert Drainage & Backhoe Work. In Bus. 30+yr FreeEst. HIC# 0563661 203-237-9577 Comm. & Res. Cleanups, lawn mowing, hedge trimming, mulching, retaining walls & walkways, & much more. Free Est. 203-687-0936.
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POWERWASHING Houses, Fences, Decks, Concrete, Free Estimates 203-525-2356
POWER WASHING Is Spring Cleaning ON THE OUTSIDE FREE Estimates #569127 Call Kevin 203-440-3279
Siding
Roofing. Siding. Windows. More. Free Est’s. Ins. # 604200. Member BBB. Harmony.(860)645-8899
Top Soil, Sand & Fill FARM FRESH SCREENED TOP SOIL Pick up or delivered WESTFORT FARM 203-213-7534
Tree Services Roofing
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LAVIGNE’S Tree Service Yalesville Construction In busi. 37 yrs. Tree reSpecializing in all phasmoval. Stump grinding. es of residential roofCraneService. Free ing. Senior citizen disEst. Fully insured. count Insured Free est. 203-294-1775 203-535-2962 HIC#0631937 lavignestreeservicellc.com
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