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Interact Club students feted
Berlin to honor late resident
By Bailey Wright Special to The Citizen
The Berlin High School Interact Club honored student members for excellence in community service at its annual awards ceremony Tuesday, June 6.
By Ashley Kus Citizen staff
Students and faculty gathered in the school’s amphitheater to recognize the club’s board members for outstanding service.
Late Berlin resident John “Doc” McIntosh will be immortalized with a room dedication at Town Hall later this month for his 63 years of volunteer service.
“We put a lot of our time and effort into this club for the people that it impacts, for our members as well, so it’s really nice to see it pay off,” co-president and Berlin High School senior Hannah Lavoie said.
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Six of the Interact Club’s 25 graduating seniors pose for a photo at the club’s awards night on Tuesday, June 6. See more photos online at https://goo.gl/GbnjaO | Bailey Wright, Special to The Citizen
Town debuts new fire trucks Two new fire trucks were showcased at Town Hall recently, replacing vehicles over 20 years old.
The Town of Berlin will dedicate the Board of Finance Room, caucus room “A”, to McIntosh at a ceremony Tuesday, June 20, at 6 p.m.
The new Truck 9 and Engine 2 replaced vehicles from 1994 and 1993. See Trucks, A3
McIntosh, a resident for McIntosh more than 60 years, died at 99-years old in 2005. He was a veterinarian in town and served on several boards and commissions, including the Board of Finance.
The new Berlin fire trucks replace trucks from the early 1990s. | Photos by Ashley Kus, The Berlin Citizen
A portrait and a plaque will be placed in the room.
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Berthiaume was honored for his unwavering support of New Britain baseball. At age 61, he started his second career with the city’s baseball teams as the General ManDuncaster began their search ager of the New Britain Bees. for 60 Over 60 on Jan. 1 and
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Report by: Berlin Water Control Commission 240 Kensington Road - Kensington CT 06037 Date: May 26, 2017
BERLIN WATER CONTROL COMMISSION POTABLE WATER CONFIDENCE REPORT JANUARY 1, 2016 TO DECEMBER 31, 2016 For over thirty (30) years, the Berlin Water Control Commission has provided the residents of Berlin, Connecticut with a safe, palatable supply of drinking water. This bulletin has been prepared to provide the approximately 2,500 residential, commercial and industrial customers of this supply with the confidence that the water they consume meets and, in most cases, exceeds all State and Federal requirements for drinking water. The Berlin Water Control Commission was established in 1966. During the period extending from January 1, 2016 to DECEMBER 31, 2016, it sold Three Hundred Seventy Five Million, Two Hundred Thirty Two Thousand, Seven Hundred Forty Five (375,232,745) gallons of water to its residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The Berlin Water Control Commission produced 27.70% (103,929,418 gallons) of its water needs and purchased 64.89% (243,470,327 gallons) from the New Britain Water Department and 7.41% (27,833,000 gallons) from the Cromwell Fire District. This report covers that portion of the supply originating from wells owned and operated by the Commission. Reports on those portions of the supply provided by the New Britain Water Department and the Cromwell Fire District can be provided upon request. The Berlin Water Control Commission supply, excluding that provided by the New Britain Water Department and the Cromwell Interconnection, comes from two (2) sources: ELTON Well #1A; and ELTON Well #2A. A third (3rd) well, Swede Pond: Production Well #2, installed in 1973 (a well with a depth of 92 feet and a capacity of 550 gallons per minute) was replaced by Well #2A in 1996. ELTON Well #1 was installed in 1973 and rehabilitated in 1994 and 1997; Well #1 was replaced in 1998 by a new Well #1A. ELTON Well #2A (with a depth of 95 feet and a production of 350 gallons per minute, as stated above) was placed in service in 1996. Water from ELTON Wells #1A and #2A are blended together prior to entering the distribution system. As required by the Connecticut State Department of Health, the Berlin Water Control Commission has to have two tradesmen classified as Treatment Operators Class 1 and one tradesman classified as Class 2. The Water Control Commission has two tradesmen classified as Distribution Operators Class 1 and one tradesman classified as Class 2. Monthly testing of the water supplied by the Berlin Water Control Commission has shown that the water has met or exceeded every standard set by the State and Federal Agencies for quality and safety. The following tables summarize the analytical results of water samples taken from various locations within the distribution system. The chemical Trichloroethene, previously detected at a very low concentration well below recommended limits in Well #1A, was not found in any of the testing conducted during the 2016 calendar year.
Chlorides are an indicator of sewage pollution if found in concentrations higher than normal for the area. Normal chloride concentrations vary with distance from bodies of salt water. Haloacetic Acids (HAA5s): are formed as a result of chlorine, used in the disinfection process, reacting with natural occurring organic acids. Levels well above the MCL (Maximum Contaminant Level) may cause cancer. Nitrite Nitrogen can enter potable water as runoff from fertilizers or, as in most cases, from erosion of natural deposits. High concentrations, in excess of 1 part per million (ppm) may cause a condition know as Methemoglobinemia when given to very young infants. It can also be transmitted to infants by nursing mothers who have consumed the water. Sodium: Persons with high blood pressure, hypertension, congestive heart disease or persons on a low salt diet should consult their physician before consuming a drinking water source with a high sodium level. Cyanide: Excessive levels of cyanide can cause nerve and thyroid damage. It may be found in the discharges of various manufacturing operations. Barium: Excessive levels of Barium could cause increases in blood pressure. Barium is found naturally in the environment and may also be found in the discharge of drilling wastes and metal finishing. Fluoride: Fluoride, in low levels, has been shown to help prevent tooth decay. The Federal Department of Health and Human Services has a recommended optimal level of 0.7 mg/L while the EPA’s recommended limit for fluoride in drinking water is 2.0 mg/L. Excessive fluoride may lead to increased bone brittleness later in life. The levels found in testing conducted in
Trihalomethanes (TTHMs) are those compounds created by the chlorination of drinking water by the reaction of the chlorine or organic matter. A Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) of 100 milligrams per liter (mg/L) has been established. Some people who drink water containing Trihalomethanes in excess of the MCL, over many years, may experience problems with their liver, kidneys or central nervous system, or may have an increased risk of getting cancer. Turbidity is a measure of the cloudiness of water. It is monitored because it is a good indicator of water quality. High turbidity levels can also hinder the effectiveness of disinfection. The news of high lead levels in the water in Flint, Michigan illustrated the vital importance to public health of appropriate monitoring, sampling, and testing for lead and copper. Table II of this report summarizes the results of lead and copper testing. Federal regulations require that homes be sampled every three years by having the homeowner collect a one-liter sample from the cold-water kitchen tap as a “first draw” (after the water has been standing motionless in household pipes for at least six hours). During the lead and copper sampling round conducted in 2015, the Berlin Water Control Commission collected samples from twenty-four homes. During this round of sampling, none of the twenty-four homes sampled were above the action levels set by the EPA. The EPA requires 90% of samples taken in a sampling period fall below the action levels, therefore, the Berlin Water Control Commission remains in compliance with the Lead and Copper Rule. Please note the following information concerning lead and copper in public drinking water. Copper: Copper is an essential nutrient, but some people who drink water containing copper in excess of the action level over a relatively short amount of time could experience gastrointestinal distress. Some individuals who may drink water containing elevated copper in excess of the action level over may years could suffer liver or kidney damage. People with Wilson’s disease should consult their personal health provider. During the lead and copper monitoring period conducted in 2012, there were no exceedances of the copper action level en any of the first draw samples collected by the homeowners. Lead: If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. The Berlin Water Control Commission is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting in the residential plumbing for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to two minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://epa.gov/safewater/lead. Another simple way to reduce the possible exposure to lead is to regularly clean your faucet screens to remove material that may become trapped in the screen. Some of that material may be lead particles from your home’s internal plumbing. Finally, do not use hot water from the tap to make infant formula or for cooking. Hot water may have higher mineral content than the cold water supplied by the Berlin Water Control Commission. Infants and young children who drink water containing lead in excess of the action level could experience delays in their physical or mental development. Children could show slight deficits in attention span and learning abilities. Adults who drink water containing lead in excess of the action level over many years can develop kidney problems or high blood pressure. Infants and young children are typically more vulnerable to lead in drinking water than the general population. While the Berlin Water Control Commission uses no lead pipes in its distribution system, it is possible that lead levels may be elevated in your home, which is a result of materials used in your home’s plumbing. Table III (page 10) includes all of the UNREGULATED contaminants that were detected during the 2015 sampling season. The Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR) requires certain public water systems to collect data on contaminants suspected to be present in drinking water, but not currently subject to regulation. The following contaminants were not tested by New Britain Water during the 2016 calendar year, but were detected in testing conducted by New Britain Water in the 2015 calendar year. Although both contaminants detected were well below recommended public health limits, the following lists their significance and possible reasons: Chromium: The most common forms of Chromium, Chromium-3, and Chromium-6 occur naturally in the environment and can be found in drinking water from the erosion of rocks and soil. Chromium 6 is also produced by industrial processes and manufacturing discharges. At high levels, Chromium-6 is likely carcinogenic and the EPA is currently working toward completing a human health assessment. Strontium: Strontium is a naturally-occurring element used as strontium carbonate in pyrotechnics, in steel production, as a catalyst and as a lead scavenger. At high levels, strontium has been found to replace calcium in bone, affecting skeletal development. Strontium levels are not currently regulated by the EPA, but it is currently under consideration. Chlorate: Chlorate is an anion that can enter water sources through the use of certain disinfectant use, pesticide runoff, or other industrial discharges. Consumption at high dosages can cause problems in the nervous system in infants and young children.
The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present in source water include: • Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.
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REGULATED COMPONENTS
Maximum Maximum Contaminant Contaminant Level Goal Level (MCLG) (MCL) <5% Positive; no more than 1 Positive 0 per 100 mL per Month
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Absent to Absent
Absent
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0.34 mg/L
• Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally occurring or resulting from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining or farming.
Chlorine Residual
4.0 mg/L
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Chloride
250 mg/L
250 mg/L
16 mg/L
16 mg/L
1 mg/L
1 mg/L
0.66 mg/L
0.66 mg/L
• Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses.
pH
6.4 to 10
6.4 to 10
7.4 to 9.6
8.50
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28 mg/L*
7.7 mg/L
7.7 mg/L
• Organic Chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems. • Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) prescribes regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations establishes limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health. Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-7491). However, some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).
Nitrite
Sodium Barium
2 mg/L
2 mg/L
0.236 mg/L
0.236 mg/L
Cyanide
0.2 mg/L
0.2 mg/L
0.005 mg/L
0.005 mg/L
Fluoride
4 mg/L
2 mg/L
1.01 mg/L
1.01 mg/L
Turbidity
5 NTU
0 NTU
0.13 to 1.57 NTU
0.44 NTU
0.06 mg/L
0.000 mg/L
<0.0005 to 0.0141 mg/L
0.0065 mg/L
0.100 mg/L
0.0000 mg/L
0.0097 to 0.0540 mg/L
0.0267 mg/L
Haloacetic Acids HAA5s (Disinfection By-Products) Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
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* = Notification Level Abbreviations Used in This Chart:
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A B L E I I LEAD & COPPER TEST RESULTS
MONITORING PERIOD: 2ND QUARTER = 2015 (= latest required multiple sites sampling period) SAMPLE SOURCE: DRINKING WATER: 24 TAPCT SOURCES Northeast Laboratories, Inc. 129 Mill Street Berlin, 06037 www.nelabsct.com Telephone: 860-828-9787 Toll Free (In State) 800-826-0105 (Out of State) 800-654-1230 Fax: 860-829-1050 COLLECTION DATE: JUNE 01, 2015 CT Cert. #PH-0404
Report #
Street Address
1
07414
2 3
EPA Cert. #CT-024 USDA Cert. #0976
LEAD
FDA Reg. #086650488 CT #624
COPPER
Rank 1
Result (mg/L) <0.02
Rank
233 Grove Street
Result (mg/L) <0.001
07415
108 Wilcox Ave.
<0.001
2
<0.02
2
07416
1518 Orchard Road
<0.001
3
<0.02
3
4
07417
23 Oakridge Drive
<0.001
4
<0.02
4
5
07418
124 Jeffrey Lane
<0.001
5
0.08
18
WATER CONSERVATION:
6
07419
118 Berlin St.
<0.001
6
<0.02
5
Water is our most valuable natural resource. It is essential for life as we know it. Although we in the Northeast have been blessed with, at least until now, what appears to be an unlimited supply of pure, safe drinking water, the preservation of this valuable resource is the responsibility of all.
7
07420
13 Concord Drive
<0.001
7
<0.02
6
8
07421
222 Stony Mill Lane
<0.001
8
<0.02
7
9
07422
110 Wildmere Rd.
<0.001
9
<.0.02
8
10
07433
99 Spring Valley
<0.001
10
0.12
20
11
07434
158 Savage Hill
0.002
22
0.02
17
12
07435
91 Hummingbird Drive
0.007
23
<0.02
9
13
07436
24 Norton Lane
0.001
19
<0.02
10
14
07437
222 Toll Gate Rd.
<0.001
11
0.18
23
15
07423
85 Steepleview Drive
<0.001
12
<0.02
11
16
07424
531 Toll Gate Rd.
0.002
21
0.25
24
17
Following are just a few of the many steps that we can all take to prevent the waste and, perhaps loss, of this most valuable gift: 1. Detect and repair leaky faucets and toilets. 2. Install water-efficient showers and dish-and/or-clothes washers 3. Limit the time spent in showering. 4. Detect and repair leaky faucets and toilets. 5. Install water-efficient showers and dish-and/or-clothes washers 6. Limit the time spent in showering. 7. Water lawns and gardens only when needed, and then only early (or late) in the day to prevent water loss by evaporation during the hot period of the day. Add mulch when possible to prevent evaporation. 8. Wash automobiles only when absolutely necessary. 9. Do not leave water running when shampooing or brushing one’s teeth. If we all take these steps as well as any others that you may think of, we will be able to assure ourselves and future generations of a safe, potable drinking water supply for many years to come. Continuous monitoring is also being carried out to provide further protection for our consumers. The Berlin Water Control Commission is proud to offer this report to its customers; and to report that all of the State and Federal requirements for Public Water have not only met but, in most cases, exceeded every standard set by the State and Federal Agencies for quality and safety. Please Note: TThe State of Connecticut Department of Public Health has performed an assessment of our drinking water sources. The completed assessment report is available for access on the Drinking Water Division’s web site: address of: www.dph.state.ct.us/BRS/Water/DWD.btm If you have any questions concerning the Berlin Water Control Commission and the water that it supplies, please contact Ray Jarema of the Berlin Water Control Commission in Berlin, at (860) 828-7065, He will be most happy to answer any questions that you may have, or supply you with any additional information you may need. BERLIN WATER CONTROL COMMISSION
1
07425
74 Redwood Lane
<0.001
13
0.17
22
18
07426
64 Savage Hill Rd.
<0.001
14
<0.02
12
19
07427
36 Wilks Pond Rd.
<0.001
15
<0.02
13
20
07428
35 Haman Court
<0.001
16
0.15
21
21
07429
323 Wethersfield Rd.
0.001
18
<0.02
14
22
07430
126 Crystal Falls Way
0.002
20
<0.02
15
23
07431
100 Old Wood Rd.
0.012
24
0.09
19
24
07432
223 Spruce Brook Rd.
0.001
17
<0.02
16
Summary:
Lead:
90th Percentile =
Northeast Laboratories, Copper Inc. 90th Percentile =
0.002 0.17
mg/L mg/L
(Action Level-0.015) (Action Level 1.3)
COMMENTS: DURING THE ABOVE NOTED CALENDAR YEAR 2015 (LATEST REQUIRED MULTIPLE TESTING PERIOD), THE 90TH PERCENTILE LEAD AND Date: May SITES 26, 2017 PageCOPPER #11 of 11RESULTS Pages WERE WELL BELOW THE ACTION LEVELS. BERLIN WATER CONTROL COMMISSION
Abbreviations Used in This Chart:
< = Less Than
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ND = None Detected
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Unregulated Component
mg/L = milligrams per liter
JANUARY 1, 2016 TO DECEMBER 31, 2016 =
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EPA Cert. #CT-024 USDA Cert. #0976 FDA Reg. #086650488 UNREGULATED COMPONENTS
Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL)
Test Results (tested in 2015) Range
Average
n/a
0.176 mg/L
0.176 mg/L
Chromium
0.1 mg/L
0.026 mg/L
0.026 mg/L
Chromium 6
0.1 mg/L
0.055 mg/L
0.055 mg/L
**4.4 mg/L
0.061 mg/L
0.061 mg/L
Chlorate
Strontium
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Calendar Thursday, June 15 Boy Scouts - Boy Scout Troop 24 is scheduled to meet Thursdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Community Center, 230 Kensington Road. Stop in or call Mike Neault, Scoutmaster, at 860-828-3611. Boy Scouts - Boy Scout Troop 41 meets Thursdays, 7 p.m., at Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St. For more information, call 860-8291148 or email jones327@ comcast.net. Storytime - A free storytime and craft session is scheduled for Thursdays, 9 to 10 a.m., at The Sloppy Waffle, 2551 Berlin Turnpike. For information, visit thesloppywaffle.com.
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Theater - The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31-33 Webster Square Road, has scheduled a production of “The Cemetery Club” for Friday, June 16, 8 p.m. For information and tickets, call 860-8291248 or visit www.ctcabaret. com.
Paul’s Fife & Drum Corps history and more. For more information, call 860-828-5114. Farmers market - Berlin Farmers Market is scheduled for Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Hungerford Park, 191 Farmington Ave. Vendors offer fresh local vegetables,
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Cabaret Theatre, 31-33 Webster Square Road, has scheduled a production of “The Cemetery Club” for Saturday, June 17, 8 p.m. For information and tickets, call 860-8291248 or visit www.ctcabaret. com.
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School Briefs Graduates Colorado College, Colorado - Madeline Onofrio of Kensington. Quinnipiac University Kaitlyn Cyr, Jillian Ferraguto of Kensington. Salve Regina University, Rhode Island - Kimberly Caplik, Kristen Stack of Berlin.
Zsa-nu and Mau-mo are loving siblings that want to be adopted together. They are about 1 year-old and very friendly. They are currently at PetSmart, 2567 Berlin Turnpike, waiting to meet their new family. Fill out online application at www.fobac.org or call 860-828-5287.
University of Hartford - Dana Ottaviani, David Wilcox, Mason Paul, Sylvia Dobrowolski, James Fagan of Berlin.
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>> Calendar Monday, June 19 Karaoke - Karaoke with Justin is scheduled for Mondays, 5 to 10 p.m., at Pineloft Cafe, 1474 Berlin Turnpike. For more information, call 860-828-9797.
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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.
Friday, June 23 Theater - The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31-33 Webster Square Road, has scheduled a production of “The Cemetery Club” for Friday, June 23, 8 p.m. For information and tickets, call 860-8291248 or visit www.ctcabaret. com.
Saturday, June 24 Car wash - The Berlin Congregational Church, 878 Worthington Ridge, has scheduled a car wash for Saturday, June 24, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A fee is charged. Proceeds benefit the Christian Education Camp scholarships. Dinner and a movie - Feed
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Theater - The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31-33 Webster Square Road, has scheduled a production of “The Cemetery Club” for Saturday, June 24, 8 p.m. For information and tickets, call 860-8291248 or visit www.ctcabaret. com.
Wednesday, June 28 Rotary - The Rotary Club of Kensington-Berlin is scheduled to meet Wednesday, June 28, 5:30 p.m., at the Pineloft Cafe, 1474 Berlin Turnpike. For more information, call Elaine Pavasaris at 860-463-9193 or visit kensingtonrotary.org.
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Boy Scouts - Boy Scout Troop 44 meets Tuesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., at the St. Paul Church parish hall, 467 Alling St. For more information, call Tony deRito at 860-829-9879.
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The Berlin Free Library book sale is scheduled for Wednesdays, 9 to 11 a.m. The Berlin Free Library accepts donations of new and gently used books for adults and children. Drop them off during library hours, Monday and Friday, 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. and Wednesday, 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 7 to 8:30 p.m. or place in the book drop.
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Berlin-Peck Memorial Library Adult programs Sit and Knit - Thursday, June 22, 1 p.m. Kenn Morr Band Outdoor Concert - Monday, June 19, 7 p.m. No registration. Movie - Friday, June 16, 1 p.m. “Fences,” Rated PG-13. Movie - Monday, June 26, 6:30 p.m. and Friday, July 7, 1 p.m. “Lion,” Rated PG-13.
Build A Better World - Children entering grades kindergarten through grade 5 can register online at www. berlinpeck.org, beginning Monday, June 19, for the Build a Better World Summer Reading Program. Read, complete challenges, and attend library programs to earn “energy credits” and prize-drawing tickets. Read to Me - A summer reading program for children birth to preschool. Pick up an early literacy activity sheet at the library or on-
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Berlin Police Blotter Arrests reported by Berlin police: May 8 Alice Fishcer, 66, 46 Newton St., Meriden, second-degree failure to appear, 6:17 a.m. Charles E. Robinson, 32, 976 Deming Road, carrying a firearm under the influence of drugs or alcohol, weapons in a motor vehicle, reckless driving, assault on a peace officer, interfering with police, 7:38 p.m. May 9 Thais S. Machdo, 34, 99-10 Ridge Road, Naugatuck, operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol, 11:49 p.m. May 12 Aaron A. Cotton, 31, 15 Clark St., East Hartford, first-degree larceny, conspiracy to commit first-degree larceny, 10:55 a.m. Tshering Sherpa, 27, 3506 72nd St., Apt. D1, Jackson Heights, N.Y., failure to have insurance, 2 p.m. May 14 Christopher J. Stregowski, 38, 210 Main St., first floor, fourth-degree larceny, 7:04 a.m.
Eric Tresselt, 28, 95 Woodland St., Meriden, failure to have insurance, operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol, 12:54 a.m. May 20 Oscar J. Perez, 29, 745 Farmington Ave., operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol, 2:18 a.m. George Rodriguez, 22, 117 Baltimore St., Apt. 1, Hartford, second-degree failure to appear, 6:56 p.m. May 21 Dashly Oppenheimer-Ramos, 21, 112 Monroe St., New Haven, failure to submit to fingerprints, second-degree failure to appear, two counts first-degree failure to appear, second-degree breach of peace, fourth-degree larceny, third-degree assault, third-degree robbery, 12:39 p.m. May 23 John Diluzio, 69, 292 Deming Road, evading responsibility, refusal to submit to chemical test, operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol, 10:38 p.m.
May 26 Dshawn R. Williams, 18, 59 Judd Ave., New Britain, second-degree breach of peace, 9:14 p.m. May 27 William Santiago, 52, 44 New Hanover Ave., operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol, 1:56 a.m.
May 29 Edgar Colon, 18, 47 Talcott St., E., New Britain, sixth-degree larceny, embezzlement, 5:59 p.m. May 30 Donald H. Drescher, 53, 3000 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, first-degree failure to appear, 12:57 p.m.
June 1 Lenee J. Sadosky, 40, 220 New Britain Road, second-degree harassment, 9:03 p.m. June 4 Lori Shepard, 57, 24 Wallace St., New Britain, operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol, 10:19 p.m.
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Healthy meals served up at Berlin shop business By Ashley Kus Citizen staff
“Barbecue paleo ribs” are just one of the options available to pick up this summer at Box Bistro on Farmington Avenue.
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The new Farmington Avenue location, previously The Kitchen Table, is being used for food preparation and will soon feature on-site dining. James Bannon, of Southington, owner of Box Bistro in Berlin, unpacks a van with a variety of his healthy food See Bistro, A11 options at Crossfit Factory Square in Southington.
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Recreation Programs
The Berlin Parks and Recreation Department is accepting in-person registration only, for summer pool passes, swim programs and Dolphin swim team, at the office, 230 Kensington Road. Fees are charged for all programs. Percival Pool is scheduled to open Friday, June 16; Demore, Dinda, Bittner Jr. Memorial Pool is scheduled to open Monday, June 19.
For more information, swim class information and pool hours, visit www.town.berlin. ct.us.
Summer programs The Berlin Parks and Recreation Department is accepting registration for summer programs at the office, 230 Kensington Road. For more information and registration forms, visit www.town. berlin.ct.us. Mail in, in-person or new WebTrac online registration is available. On-line registration is only available up to the last busi-
ness day before the program starts. Fees are charged for all programs. Programs include basketball for third to eighth grade boys and girls and a summer basketball clinic for girls in second to ninth grade, Youth Tennis for 4 years and older, Skyhawk sports camps, Tiny Hawk (soccer and basketball ages 3 and 4), Mini Hawk (soccer, basketball and baseball ages 4 to 7), Soccer (ages 6 to 8), Multi Sport (soccer, baseball, basketball and flag football for ages 7 to 12), Volleyball (ages 10 to 14) and Olympics at Pistol Creek for ages
inated steak with roasted carrots and zucchini, sausage spaghetti pie, and spice turkey patties. Raw “energy bites” are also an option to pre-order.
Dog obedience The Berlin Parks and Recreation Department is accepting registration for dog obedience classes including Kindergarten Puppy, 2.5 to 6 months; Basic Dog Obedience, for dogs at least 6 months old and Better Basic Dog Obedience for dogs who have completed basic class. Classes are held at Pistol Creek, 600 Spruce Brook Road. Fees are charged for all programs. For more information and registration forms, See Rec, A14
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It can be easy to overlook the importance of saving for retirement, especially when you’re focused on shorter-term financial priorities such as buying a new car or saving for college. However, it’s crucial to consider your long-term financial security and make saving for retirement a priority. If you start early and save regularly, even small sums can grow into significant retirement savings. Additional money you save today may have years – or even decades – to grow before you need it for retirement.
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Set aside one extra dollar per day To start, set a goal of saving the equivalent of $1 per day. Or if you’re already saving, strive to save $1 more per day. If you invest this $365 over 30 years, earning an average annual return of 7 percent a year, your dollar-a-day commitment would grow to nearly $34,500. If you extend this commitment to 40 years, the total accumulated more than doubles to just shy of $73,000. That’s a meaningful amount of money when you consider the minimal effort needed to save $1 per day.
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It pays to get started No matter how small the dollar amount or how modest any additional savings may be, your diligence and patience can be rewarded. You don’t need a lump sum of money to start saving. Whether it’s $1 more or a 1 percent increase, any amount can help you get closer to achieving your financial goals. Now, the most important part, is getting started. Jeff Jolly is a financial advisor and senior vice president of Root, Borajkiewicz, Lucarelli Wealth Management, with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. in North Haven.
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Mayor Mark Kaczynski plans to be available to meet with individuals and/or businesses the first Thursday of the month, 6 p.m,, at Town Hall, June through September. Appointments are encouraged and may be scheduled by calling 860-828-7003. All other meetings are on a first come, first serve basis
Fire departments seek volunteers The Berlin, East Berlin, Kensington and South Kensington Fire Departments are looking for volunteer firefighters. Volunteers must be at least 18, of good moral character, reside or work in Berlin and be physically capable. Contact Mike Blais at mikeblais@hotmail.com or 860-329-7738. MORE WAYS TO MOVE YOU >>
Understanding Stop & Shop store manager Ellen McCue presented a check for $7,700 to McGee Middle School Principal Salvatore Urso to purchase instructional supplies and technology at the school. The money was raised through a joint effort of the Stop & Shop Rewards Program and the PTO.
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New Britain Youth Museum and the Art League of New Britain are looking for artists to submit entries for the Summer Solstice Sculpture Walk, “Wind, Water and Wildlife” contest, Friday, June 23, 3 to 6 p.m., at Hungerford Park, 191 Farmington
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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.
The Connecticut Rose Society has scheduled its annual rose show for Sunday, June 18, at the Pond House in Elizabeth Park, 1555 Asylum Ave., West Hartford. All growers of roses are welcome to enter the show regardless of the number of bushes they grow. For those who have never exhibited roses, a special novice category is included. The category provides beginners the opportunity to learn while participating. For more information and rules, visit www.ctrose.org and click on Rose Show.
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
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 satisfaction. For more information and an application, visit www.thocc. org.
Dinner and Movie Night fundraiser Feed My Starving Children Central CT has scheduled a Dinner and Movie Night for Saturday, June 24, 5:30 p.m., at Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St. A fee is charged. A pasta dinner, followed by
Proceeds benefit the mobile packing event, scheduled for spring of 2018. For more information and tickets, contact Linda at 860-919-3843.
Third-grader produces awardwinning narrative Sydney Bronk-Zdunowski, of East Berlin, was named one of the 43 winners of the 13th annual eesmarts Student Contest. More than 1,200 Connecticut students in kindergarten through grade 12, and college, competed in the contest, sponsored by Energize Connecticut, Eversource, AVANGRID, Inc., United Illuminating, Connecticut Natural Gas and Southern Connecticut Gas. As a third grade student, Syndey was required to write a narrative.
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Members of the Berlin High School Interact Club pose for photos, some holding certificates for participating in more than 20 hours of community service this year, at the club’s awards night on Tuesday, June 6. | Photos by Bailey Wright, Special to The Citizen
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members. Lisa Hatton, the club’s advisor, said the graduating class was especially selfless in volunteering time. “They put service above themselves — it’s not about them, it’s about others,” said Hatton, a math teacher at the high school and the club’s founding advisor.
Students in the club volunteer at soup kitchens, gather trash to recycle at the Berlin Fair, collect magazines for hospital patients or prom dresses for needy teens.
themselves.”
“The community service events that they’re doing aren’t just about bettering the community ... [the students] are learning through the experiences,” Hatton said. “They step out of their comfort zone ... they really find
“This club has been the most life-changing experience I’ve ever had,” Lavoie said.
For the club’s co-presidents, Lavoie and Nicole Cyr, the opportunities to give back have been rewarding.
Lavoie had the opportunity to live with a host family in Italy the summer after her sophomore year through Interact’s exchange program.
“Nothing has shaped me more than those three weeks abroad,” Lavoie said. Hatton led last week’s program, which recognized students who participated in more than 10 and 20 hours of community service. Scholarships from the Berlin-Kensington and New Britain-Berlin Rotary clubs and the Interact Club were awarded to nine students this year, including the club’s
co-presidents. Mark Sweitzer and Danielle Taglucop were also recognized as 2017 Worlds Affairs recipients. They will have the opportunity to travel to Wisconsin for a week-long education and social justice seminar in a few weeks. Both students said they were looking forward to meeting other students from around the world and learning new leadership skills.
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Religion Briefs Summer program A summer kids’ event called “Trip to Korea with God, the Creator” is scheduled for Thursday, June 22 to Saturday, June 24, at The United Methodist Church of East Berlin. The program is designed for children to learn the Bible with fun and authentic cultural experiences including Korean traditional crafts and folk plays. Activities, including a magic show, are planned. For more information and to register, call 203-850-9886 or visit www. www.umc-eastberlin.org.
Car wash The Berlin Congregational Church, 878 Worthington Ridge, has scheduled a car wash for Saturday, June 24, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A fee is charged. Proceeds benefit the Christian Education Camp scholarships.
first Sunday of the month. Nursery care is available. Call 869-828-6586. Choir, bell ringers - The Berlin Congregational Church invites anyone interested in joining the choir or bell ringers to call 860-828-6586. Sweet Hour of Prayer - The Berlin Congregational Church has scheduled open prayer in the sanctuary on the fourth Tuesday of each month, 7 to 8 p.m. Stay as long as you like, and listen to soft, meditative music and prayer. Written, anonymous prayer request may be submitted. Call 860-828-6586. Tot time - Free Tot Time, Thursdays, 10 to 11:30 a.m., featuring play session, crafts, snack and more.
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The Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 1103 ChamChurch summer camp berlain Highway, schedules Bethany Covenant Church is Sunday worship service at 10:15 a.m. Call 860-828-5079 accepting registration for its or visit princeofpeacelusummer camps. Camps are scheduled for June 26 though theran06037.com. 30, Vacation Bible Camp, for Kensington ages 4 to 10, 9 a.m. to noon. Afternoon camps, for first Congregational through eighth grade, noon Church to 3 p.m. For more information, 860-828-3637, email Chapel in the Woods - Sumcollleen@bethanycovenant. org or visit www.bethanycov- mertime alternative 30-minute worship at the Chapel in enant.org. the Woods is scheduled to begin Sunday, June 25, 8:30 Berlin a.m. Casual dress, children welcome. Congregational
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Sunday worship, 9:30 a.m. The church has scheduled a prayer service for the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.
Sacred Heart Church Masses are scheduled for Sundays, 9:30 a.m., 48 Cottage St., East Berlin. For
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United Methodist Church of East Berlin The United Methodist Church of East Berlin, 139 Main St., East Berlin, schedules Sunday services for 10 a.m.
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Obituaries
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snowmobiling with his son, and hosting holidays and enormous family cookouts. Beneath his gruff exterior was a heart of gold. Bill leaves his loving wife, Carol (Hanna) Baretta, of East Berlin; his daughter, Lori, and her husband, Tom Wright, of Portland; his son, Danny and his wife, Marlene Baretta, of Kensington; and his son-in-law, Eric Bjorklund, of Southington. He also leaves seven grandchildren, for whom he would move Heaven and Earth, Lauren, Nate, and Luke Baretta, Lindsey and Ryan Bjorklund, and Jack and Katy Wright. He was predeceased by his daughter, Jodi; and his brother, Danny. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, (TODAY) at 11 a.m. at Bethany Covenant Church, Route 372 in East Berlin, with burial following in Wilcox Cemetery in East Berlin. Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, 411 S. Main St., New Britain, has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please share a memory of Bill with the family in the online guest book at www. ericksonhansen.com.
Activate the Cure, an interdenominational Christian ministry, welcomes all cancer patients, survivors, friends, family and caregivers to attend a weekly onehour prayer gathering at the Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute, 183 North Mountain Road, Plainville. Visit
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the opportunity to attend summer camp, has kicked off its fund-raising efforts. The Marjorie Moore CharitaWillard Elementary School boys, K-5th grade, ble Foundation has awarded a portion of what is needed are welcome to join Boy Scouts of America. Scouts to establish the committee’s goal, but more is needed. Tax do camping, hiking, arts deductible donations may be and crafts, leadership opportunities and service made to “The Berlin Children’s Fund,” 240 Kensington projects. Call Mike UrRoad, Berlin, CT 06037. runaga at 860-828-9532 or email espnmike@ Contact Doug Truitt at 860comcast.net. 828-7059.
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EAST BERLIN — William Joseph Baretta, Jr., 75, of East Berlin, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 8, 2017. Bill was bor n Dec. 26, 1941, in New Britain, the eldest son of the late William Baretta, Sr., and Lenore (Cistaire) Baretta. He graduated from Berlin High School in 1959, and was inducted into the BHS Athletic Hall of Fame in 2011. Bill, along with his father and wife, started and ran several businesses, including Bill’s Market in Portland, and Baretta Provision, in East Berlin. He loved his work and served his customers selflessly. Most customers knew they had only to stop by the house at night or on a weekend, and he would run down and open the shop to get them what they needed. All of the energy he directed towards his work was always to support and provide for his family. Bill loved being outdoors and enjoyed farming, boating with his wife,
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Academics only part of top students’ success By Olivia L. Lawrence Citizen staff
This time of year it’s inspiring to read about local students, who’ve risen to the top of their class as valedictorians, as they get ready to take their next steps and their promising lives unfold. Sometimes, one might even feel a little envy at their being so accomplished at such a young age. But most of us realize, that in the real world, high academic achievement does not always translate to life success. As adults, we’ve sometimes seen of our brightest classmates flop while some mediocre ones soared. Many variables — charm, hard work, who you know and just plain good luck — can have a big impact on the outcomes. Yet, as with so many of the valedictorians who have been profiled in these pages, this year’s crop really seems to get that it takes more than book learning to get ahead. Some
highlights from their school careers (as gleaned from Record-Journal and Citizen interviews) illustrate this point.
University this fall. She said it’s important for students to take advantage of every opportunity — to go to football games, and enjoy the time with friends before they graduate Plainville High School’s valedictorian and go on to other pursuits. is Brandon Mello, 17, a computer science whiz who worked on the Berlin High’s valedictorian Jessica school’s website during an Advanced Jha will attend Northeastern UniverInformation Technology class. sity in Boston. Beyond AP classes, she’s led an active extracurricular “Working on a website you know a life in musical endeavors. She parbunch of people are going to see, it’s ticipated in the regional and allpretty surreal,” he said. “Whatever state choir and took part in several work I’ll do in the future is going to musicals including “Once Upon a have an impact on people.” Mattress.” Principal Roberto Medic said. “He’s “We hope our best students are not very committed, very driven to be only very good at academics, but successful and also makes the orgathey also branch out,” said Principal nization group that he’s a part of be Francis Kennedy. successful.” Jha said one of her teachers “opened A member of the Future Business my eyes a little bit and taught me that Leaders of America, Mello knows numbers don’t define you.” networking is one key to success. Jordan Silva, from Southington, vale“Some of the best memories I have at dictorian at St. Paul Catholic School the high school are in the clubs and in Bristol, credits ambition and the the sports I was in,” he said. school community for his success. Southington High School valedictoHe said, “All the time spent here, all rian Nickolina Doran heads to Yale the people I’ve met, all the bonds I’ve
made, it really has become my second home.” Silva will attend Harvard University and plans to major in biology. He served as class president all four years, was captain of the track and football teams and also helped re-establish the school’s wrestling program. St. Paul Principal Cary Dupont said, “He has worked tirelessly in the classroom and balanced that by contributing, in countless ways, to the life of St. Paul.” Support from family, friends and teachers also plays a strong part in the success of top students. Jha said her biggest supporters through her school were her parents. Mello said of his parents, “They’re really supportive and always helping me out.” He said high school teachers helped him, too. “They’re all so supportive, whenever you needed help or wondering about some question, some problem you had, they’re always there to help.”
You may want to clip and save this By Lisa J. Cappalli, Esq.
Smart people prepare for all kinds of life events – those likely to occur and those not so likely. Why do we wear seat belts? Divorce can impact your finances and your family forever. If you are considering divorce or you think divorce might be possible in your future, clip this article and save it. It will help you to prepare for divorce. Here are three steps you should take. • Educate yourself about divorce. There’s a lot to know: different ways to divorce, choosing a lawyer, divorce procedure, and, of course, “the law” itself. Don’t be intimidated, the resources you need are readily available. The Connecticut Judicial Department website at www.jud. ct.gov contains good basic nuts and bolts information. My own website at www.lcappalli-familylaw.com supplements that with a broader per-
spective designed to get you thinking about your long-term future rather than just which form to file.
make it an educational and support- have her own method of financial ive experience focused on the client’s fact-gathering as well. For examindividual situation. ple, I’ve developed a worksheet and checklist which coordinate with the Reading about divorce is valuable, • Educate yourself about your family divorce financial software used by but it isn’t a substitute for what you finances. our judges. I’ll also sometimes recwill learn from an initial face to ommend that a client consult with Even if you handle the family checkface consultation with an experia divorce financial professional and book and pay the bills, the odds are enced divorce lawyer. This is where connect the client with the right that you don’t have the complete picyou can get advice about your own professional. ture of the family’s income, expenses, unique situation to help you plan. debts and assets. You and your lawThe discussions will be private and • Take care of yourself. yer will need all the financial facts confidential. in order to achieve a smart financial Divorce, needless to say, is emotionJust because you have that inioutcome for you. Plus, to protect ally, mentally, and physically draintial consultation doesn’t mean you yourself against the potential of mis- ing. That can impair your ability to have to get a divorce or have to hire representation, even an innocent make good decisions. You want to that attorney. Many people consult one, by your spouse, it is never too be at your best. Make sure that you with a divorce lawyer and don’t get soon to start financial fact-gathering. have attended to you medical needs divorced. – checkups, preventive procedures, • Where to start? One option is to and tests. Sad to say, but a vengeful Some lawyers charge a consultation download the State of Connecticut spouse might try to change insurfee and some don’t. I charge a fee long form financial affidavit form at ance coverages to limit the other for an initial consultation because of www.jud.ct.gov/JD-FM-006-Long. spouse’s access to healthcare, in an the value I provide. I know that the Prepare a preliminary draft form reattempt to gain an advantage in the initial consultation is probably one of flecting your finances and another divorce case. the most anxiety-producing but imfor your spouse. Keep copies of all portant meetings in my client’s life. I the statements and other docuExercise, eat healthier, and be in prepare for that meeting and work to ments you refer to. Your lawyer may
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Taking care of Earth the more well-known effects of global warming — higher By Jeffery Kurz sea levels, heat waves — exEditorial Page Editor perts have in recent years been focusing on the impact “The planet is fine. Compared on the well being of humans. to the people, the planet is do- It now includes the predicing great. Been here four and tion that in “a hotter world, a half billion years. Did you people will get less sleep.” ever think about that? We’ve “Researchers have long been here, what, a hundred known that being too hot or thousand? Maybe two huntoo cold at night can disturb dred thousand? Two hunanyone’s sleep, but nobody dred thousand years versus four and a half billion. Do the had thought to ask how that might affect people in a math. And we have the conworld grown hotter because ceit to think that somehow of climate change,” says the we’re gonna put in jeopardy this beautiful little blue-green article. ball that’s just a-floatin’ To that I would add that around the sun?” there are more subtle consequences to not playing nice I miss George Carlin, the with Mother Nature. owner of the above quote. You can still find the comeOutside my window is a gidian on YouTube, but I wish ant maple tree. During peak he were around today so I foliage the leaves light up could hear what he had to my bedroom with an amsay about the current admin- ber glow. Several years ago, istration. Carlin had a way of the condominium board putting things into perspecapproved a number of imtive. We tend to talk about provements, including what saving the planet, but that’s amounted to installing a not really what we’re talking searchlight in the courtyard. about. As Carlin put it: I objected, and tried to argue that swamping the area with “The planet isn’t going anyblinding light was not going where. We are!” to keep anyone safer, which A recent New York Times article reported that along with See Kurz, A21
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good physical condition. Don’t ignore your mental and emotional well-being. Do whatever it is that keeps you mentally and emotionally strong. You might consider working with a counselor to help you sort out and deal with the emotional dimensions of your situation. The law doesn’t penalize you for having that kind of emotional and mental support. One hopes never to be in a divorce situation. But just like wearing that seatbelt to prepare for the accident that may never happen, if the
possibility is out there, it’s smart to do what you can to be prepared. Let me know what you’d like to hear about next time. Lisa J. Cappalli is Of Counsel at the law firm of Freed Marcroft, LLC, which has offices in Cheshire and Hartford. She can be reached at lisa @ freedmarcroft.com or 203271-3888. The content of this column is intended for general information only. Readers are urged to consult an attorney to advise them concerning their own situation.
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Senior News AARP The Berlin AARP monthly Chapter meeting is the annual indoor pot luck picnic, Tuesday, June 20, at noon, at the Senior Center. Members must sign up to bring a hot or cold main dish, side dish or dessert. For more information, call Ann Gamelin at 860-828-6700.
Chiropractic care for seniors, is it safe? A free program discussing the pros and cons of chiropractic care is planned for Tuesday, June 20, 10 a.m., at the Senior Center. Dr. Michael Crouchley is scheduled to speak and plans to address issues including back and neck aches, arthritic pain, headaches, YOU CAN BE
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Volunteer drivers The Community Renewal Team, Inc., RSVP team initiated the Volunteer Medical Transportation Program to help bridge the transportation gap facing seniors 55-plus who experience challenges getting to non-emergency medical appointments in their hometown or nearby. The program serves seniors and veterans from the towns of Berlin, Southington and New Britain. For more information, or if a senior or veteran is in need of a ride, contact Delores Wisdom, program coordinator, at 860-760-3077 or email wisdomd@crtct.org.
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House leaders debate value of debating bills without voting By Mike Savino Record-Journal staff
HARTFORD — House leaders are debating the value of debate. Specifically, they are debating whether the chamber should entertain lengthy debates on bills before withdrawing them due to a lack of support for passage. “That’s, I think, the most disappointing thing of the
session, besides not having a budget, and I would hope that going forward that we can give the people that elect us what they deserve — a true debate on matters and vote on them,” House Minority Leader Themis Klarides, R-Derby, said Thursday, June 8 during a post-session press conference at the Legislative Office Building. House Speaker Joe Aresimowicz, D-Berlin, called the remark “disingenuous,” noting
the Republicans also used the same tactic to voice support for a bill giving financial aid to Dominion Energy for the Millstone nuclear power plant. Disagreement over the bill, which cleared the Senate Tuesday, June 6 prompted a standoff between supporters and opponents who both threatened filibusters. The standoff ended only after Republicans were able to issue the bill as an amendment for the purpose of debate. There
was no vote. “It’s hard to be chastised on one hand for doing it and then asked for the opportunity on the other,” Aresimowicz said.
Senate Democrats did the same thing with bills allowing undocumented college students to gain access to institutional aid and creating a paid family medical leave program.
Democrats used the same tactic to discuss a number of more controversial pieces of legislation, including support for changing presidential elections to a popular vote, accountability for police misconduct, implementation of tolls and the legalization of recreational marijuana.
On Wednesday, June 7 the last day of the session, Republicans got to debate their budget, introduced via an amendment, without a vote.
the Republican-controlled Congress back home was taking steps to undercut the commitment. As the Associated Press reported: “Many Republicans doubt global warming is real or fear that stringent pollution control could kill jobs.”
So there remains a long way to go toward recognizing that the planet can do without the people, but not the other way around.
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was the intended purpose (full cut-off lighting would have taken care of that), and that it was bad for the tree, as in ruining its circadian rhythm. But it can be very difficult to get people to understand such things, or to take them seriously even when they do. Sure enough, the tree is confused, with the sections exposed to the all-night outburst of light turning color in Autumn weeks before the rest of the tree. At the risk of sounding like a weakling, this pains me. It pains me every late September and early October to watch it happen, and pains me any other time I find myself thinking about it. It pains me to ponder the ignorance responsible for creating the situation.
This is at least part of what people are worrying about when they express concern about our national parks and, more locally, what the effort to save Giuffrida Park is about. In this case they’re facing the work of a well-respected, long-standing business, a quarry operation, but it still hurts to see what’s happening. It’s not just the beautiful views from the top of Chauncey Peak, but the recognition that once a mountain is gone there’s no bringing it back.
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session about the difficulty in getting enough support to get more controversial bills through the House, saying multiple times that the Nov. 8 election is a “political reality.” House Republicans closed the Democratic majority to 79-72 last year, and the loss of just a few Democratic votes dooms any bill without bipartisan support.
House Majority Leader Matthew Ritter, D-Hartford, said he feels the House was able “I would be very reluctant to operate efficiently this to accept anything into the budget process without some year because of leadership’s commitment to running on sort of public hearing, that
Klarides also credited Aresimowicz and Ritter with maintaining an open and bipartisan relationship, but remained critical of the frequency of lengthy debates without a vote. “I don’t think any of us in this building think that’s productive, and certainly the people of the state of Connecticut don’t think that’s productive,” Klarides said.
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Simsbury Festival of Community Bands set for June 24 The Plainville Wind Ensemble and Simsbury Community Band are scheduled to host the Simsbury Festival of Community Bands Saturday, June 24, at the Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center, 22 Iron Horse Boulevard, Simsbury. Keith Barrett, host of WWHU Monday Evening Classics will emcee. This free event begins at 11:55 a.m. with the Bristol Wind and Brass opening the concert with the National
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Arc Eatery
200 Research Parkway Meriden, CT 06450 (203) 237-8386 www.arcmw.org Under New Management. Come and enjoy our awesome menu. We offer eat in and take out. Catering menu available. We also deliver. Open 6:30am – 1:30pm.
476 Washington Avenue North Haven, CT 06473 203-535-0149 Family owned/operated. Former proprietors of the Neptune Diner in Wallingford. Extensive menu for all tastes. Breakfasts, luncheons and special dinners. All baking on premises.
Athena II Diner
Bagelicious
320 Washington Ave, North Haven, CT 06473 203.239.0663 www.athena2diner.com Open 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Serving breakfast, lunch, & dinner. Accept Q Cards. Serving North Haven for 30 years. Daily specials and full liquor available.
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.
Duchess of Wallingford
Colony Diner
124 Church St. Wallingford, CT 06492 (203) 265-9431 www.facebook.com/pages/Duchess -of-Wallingford/119682821380599 Celebrating Over 25 Years in Wallingford! Our Success comes from dedication to quality,freshness & variety! Breakfast cooked to order. Open 7 days for breakfast lunch & dinner.
611 N Colony Road Wallingford, CT 06492 (203) 269-9507 colonydiner.com Wallingford’s place to go for old-fashioned breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Proudly serving up delicious and hearty meals daily. Voted Best Diner 4 years running by Record Journal. Open seven days. Breakfast served all day.
Eddie’s Sombrero Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
151 Queen St, Southington, CT 06489 (860) 621-9474 eddiessombrero.com For the best in Tex Mex Mexican Cuisine since 1996. Call for Party Packages & Special Events! Senior Sun. Buy 1 Entree get 1 1/2 off. Kids Eat Free Tues. w/ Purchase of 1 Adult Entree. Like us on FB.
Jake’s
179 Center Street Wallingford, CT 06492 (203) 793-1782 jakes1pub.com Happy Hour All Day Monday, Daily 4-6. Karaoke Thursdays. Live Music Fri & Sat. Craft Beers, Artisinal Spirits. New Pub Menu. Celebrating 10 years!
Red Bridge Grill
16 River Road South Meriden, CT 06451 (203) 440-0462 Hours: M, W & Th 12P-10P | F, S & S 12P-12A
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J SUSHI
532 West Main Street Cheshire, CT 06410 (Next to Pop’s Pizza) 203-439-0960 We are dedicated to providing a professional, light-hearted atmosphere with delicious Japanese and Korean dishes. Catering and Platter available – BYOB restaurant. Open Mon-Sat 11AM-9PM.
Pine Loft Pizzeria Restaurant
1474 Berlin Turnpike Berlin, CT 06037 (860) 828-9797 pineloft.com Family restaurant for 10 years, Cruise Night Sat June 17th 4-8. Open Mic Thurs. Full menu 7 days 11a-9p Pizza & dinners. Serving beer & wine. Party Room avail.
Rick’s On 5
Now open! Located inside of the Village Barn, featuring Chef/Owner Rick Tompkins! Old fashioned comfort food featuring daily specials. Best foot long hot dogs around!
765 North Colony Road Wallingford, CT 06492 (203) 294-0231 facebook.com/ricksonfive Specializing in hearty American breakfast & brunch classics. Lunch specials start @ $8.95 and include soup or salad & dessert. Open 7 days 5am-2pm
Ridgeside Tavern
Route Ten Restaurant
99 Powder Hill Road Middlefield, CT 06455 (860) 852-5444 www.fireattheridge.com
The Tavern is now open for lunch Wednesday - Sunday at noon all year-round. Live music every Saturday night.
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3830 Whitney Avenue Hamden, CT 06518 (203)-691-9990 OPEN 7 DAYS 5AM-3PM SUMMER SPECIAL: Mon-Fri Get a 12oz. coffee, egg & cheese sandwich with bacon OR ham OR sausage for $4.50 from 5AM-9AM. Outdoor seating, BREAKFAST & LUNCH ALL DAY. 60424-01
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2000 Honda Accord. Gold. Runs and looks great. 206K miles. $1500.00 Call 860-620-4308
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Trucks & Vans 58536-04
2013 HYUNDAI Mazda 3 SANTA FE GLS 2014 Stock #17-638A
95 Ford Ranger Splash 6cyl, 5spd, 130K, 2WD, exc cond. No rust. $3,500. Many options. SOLD
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Lawn and Garden
The Berlin Citizen | theberlincitizen.com Always buying coins, gold, silver, antiques, collectibles, estate and broken or unwanted jewelry. Live auction & estate services avail.. Rick’s Antiques & Coins (428 N. Colony Rd., Rt. 5 Wlfd.) 203269-9888. www.ricksa ntiquesandcoins.com
VERY NICE FOUND - white face cockatiel. This bird SCREENED TOPSOIL $22/yard delivered, does not have the Orange color on face. 3 yd, $100 min. delivery Found on Fri., 6/6 Call Jim 860-982-4819 near Moses Y. Beach Miscellaneous school in Wallingford. For Sale Call 203-815-8757 leave message - Always 3 side by side burial ANTIQUES buying old; Toys, miliplots at Sacred Heart Very tame, brown chicktary, jewelry, art, Cemetery. Reasonaen (hen?) found in watches, musical inble. Call 203-238-1474 Wildlife Village Condos struments, signs, arcomplex. Am feeding it (4) Goodyear tires. M/S cade games, cameras, to try and keep it in 265-65-17. Like new. pre 1970 sports memarea until owner can $100 or best offer. Call orabilia, plus more. be found. Please note: 860-930-4993. One item or entire escomplex is near woodtate contents. Call ed area but hen is Craftsman saw 860-718-5132. keeping close to hous10" radial arm saw. es. 203-715-1052 $75 or best offer. Call 860-930-4993.
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CT ESTATE AUCTION Auction 6:00pm June 26 Class A Drivers: Local!! 758 Four Rod Rd. Berlin connecticutestateaucti Waterbury, CT. on.com 203-630-1400 Home daily, hourly pay! Great Benefits. SOFA - Garden pattern, Incentive Program mahoghany tbl, chairs, ($1600yr/1st Yr.) buffet tbl, side board, 1yr Tanker Exp., glass Curio, lounge Good MVR. chair. (203) 238-0566. New Equipment! 309-834-2017
Music Instruments & Instruction
LIBRARIAN Town of Cheshire seeks qualiELECTRIC GUITAR fied candidates to apSILVERTONE W/AMP ply for 35 hr/wk posi$75.00 tion of Librarian (L-5). 860-819-1622 Starting minimum hourly rate: $31.78. Successful candidate must have considerable experience planning & performing proMusic By Roberta grams for children of Perform + Instruct all ages including infants and toddlers. For Voice lessons - all ages +levels,piano beginnerfurther information ininterm. (203) 630-9295. cluding job description and application procSporting Goods ess, see the Town’s & Health web site at www.chesh irect.org . Deadline for PISTOL PERMIT Or applying is 6/30/17. Long Gun Cert. Requ. for CT Residents. 1 LIBRARY CLERK Town Class, Small Groups of Cheshire seeks $120. (203) 415-1144 qualified applicants for PT (15 hrs/wk) posiList Your Items To Over tion. Current minimum 300,000 Local Readers. starting hourly rate of $15.50/hr. See the Wanted to Buy Town’s web site at ww w.cheshirect.org for job description and 1,2,3 Items or an Estate other application inforûûûCA$Hûûû mation. Deadline to 203-494-1695 apply 6-30-17.Nights ESTATE SALE SERVICE and weekends are reCostume Jewelry, quired. Town of Antiques, paintings, Cheshire is an EEOE, Meriden-made items, M/F/D/V toys, lamps
DEE’S ANTIQUES Buying Collectibles, Jewelry & Silver. China, Glass, Military, Musical. Anything old & unusual. Single item to an estate. 203-235-8431.
AFFORDABLE - Used Dryers, washers, fridges, stoves, repairs available. Wallingford, 475-201-9001.
Vintage Electronics, Musical Instruments, Amps, Ham Equipment, HiFi, Radios, CB, Guitars, Audio Equipment, Antiques. 860-707-9350
Apartments For Rent
FLANDERS WEST APARTMENTS 3 Darling Street, Southington, CT Studio & One Bedroom Apt. Homes Includes Heat/Hot Water, Appliances Computer & Fitness Center Free Meal Program & Activities Free Shuttle Bus Service Affordable Apartments for Qualified Applicants 50 years of age of older. For more info call 860-621-3954 TTY 711 FlanderswestBC.com
Apartments For Rent MERIDEN 1 & 2 BR apartments Lease, Sec & Refs. 203-314-7300 or 203-239-7657
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MERIDEN-2 BR, 1st fl., stove & refrigerator, PLAINVILLE $850. mo, credit, background check & Nice 2 BR townhouse sec. dep. requ. 203- W/D hookup. $1150/mo. + 2 mos. sec. dep. 237-2680 Al 860-384-3675
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Mobile Homes For Sale
Mobile Homes For Sale
MERIDEN/WALLINGFORD 2 HOMES IN QUIET UPSCALE PARK 1.BRAND NEW DELUXE 2 BR, C/A, LG DECK, FIN. AVAIL, $64,900. CALL 203-799-7731 2.PREOWNED, 2 BR, 3 SEASON PORCH, EXC. CONDIT, $29,900. CALL 203-799-7731
WALLINGFORD - Condo 2 BR, near downtown, newly renovated, $950 mo + sec. + util., SPECIAL - 1 Bdrm credit ck., 203-239-5333 apartments $800 /mo.
Free Heat, Hot Water and Electric! Ask about our pet policy. Security deposit required. (203) 639-4868
Rooms For Rent
WLFD-2BR 1st fl., appls. Meadowstone Motel Off I-91. NEWLY UPDATED ROOMS! lndry hkups.off st prkg, Daily. Weekly. $175 weekly & 1 mo sec. 1 yr. lse. up + sec. On Bus Line. New $950 mo. No pets or Management. 203-239-5333 smkg. 203-631-5219.
EBAY Consignment Business in Berlin. We sell your items online. www.aitct.com 860-828-4400
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English & French Bulldogs $950+; Yorkies $850+; Shih-tzus $750+; Pugs $950+; Chihuahuas $750+ (860) 828-7442 RAP A PONY Summer Program (Camp) 7/10-7/13 Mon-Thur 9am-noon, lesson every day, beginners thru. $200/wk Call 203-265-3596
1-2 ITEMS TRANSLATOR/CLERK (Part-time) Wallingford Silverware, China, Glass. Furniture, 50’s Items. Public Schools is Whole Estates seeking candidates for 203 238-3499 a part-time Clerk / Translator position. Pets For Adoption AARON’S BUYING 19.5 hours per week / Old Machinist Tools, $19.16 per hour / 12 Timid, Lovable Lathes, Bench Tools months per year. Must Female Cat; Hand Tools, Much be fluent in written and More. (203) 525-0608 Free to quiet home only. verbal communication Fixed, all shots. skills in English and 203-514-1534 ALL CASH FOR Spanish. Bachelor’s degree in Spanish or MILITARY ITEMS related field preferred. 203-237-6575 Apply on-line through GROW YOUR our website - www.wal ALWAYS BUYING lingford.k12.ct.us EOE BUSINESS CASH PAID Advertise with us.
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Businesses & Services Attics & Basement Cleaned
Gutters
GARY Wodatch Demolition Svs Sheds, pools, decks, garages, debris removal. Quick, courteous svc. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Cell, 860-558-5430
GUTTERS DON’T WORK IF THEY’RE DIRTY For gutter cleaning, Call Kevin (203) 4403279 Fully ins. CT# 569127
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Carpentry Porter Remodeling Dependable, Professional and Reliable. Call for fast, competitive est.. Ins. & HIC. 0648061. 203-558-3988. Remodeling Co. w/ over 20 yrs. exp.. Additions, siding, decks, windows, kit. & bath remodels, roofs, etc...We do it all! Lic. & Ins. 203-980-7740
Concrete & Cement
GUTTERS PLUS 25+ yrs exp. Call today for free est. 203-440-3535 Ct. Reg. #578887
Handypersons PLUMBING, CARPENTRY, Any Job Around the House, CTLic.#HIC.0648569 860-329-3902
NILES CONSTRUCTION Specialist in concrete work. Garage, shed, room addition foundations. Fully insured. 50 yrs in business. (203) 269-6240.
Remodeling, Carpentry, plumbing, odd jobs. Family run for 60 yrs! CT#640689 Home Doctor 203.427.7828
Electrical Services
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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
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T.E.C. Electrical Service LLC All Phases of Electrical Work 24 hr. Emergency Service Small Jobs Welcome 203-237-2122
Fencing CORNERSTONE Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203-2374283. CT Reg #601060.
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ED’S JUNK REMOVAL WE HAVE DUMP TRUCK Reg. Ins. Free on-site est. Attics, bsemts, garages, appl. & more. Any Questions? Ed (203) 494-1526
JUNK REMOVAL & MORE 25% OFF WE REMOVE Furniture, appliances, entire contents of: homes, sheds, estates, attics, basements, garages & more. *SPRING YardClean-ups*
FREE ESTIMATES LIC & INS. 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218
Landscaping ***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. Quality Restoration, LLC Reno.,home improv., prop. maint. & mgmnt. Lic. #0647430 & Ins. 203-343-4667
10% Sen. / Vet. disc. Specializing in sm. lawn mowing, lgt. hauling, raking. CHEAP. Call Mike’s Helping Hands 203-600-3836
Accepting Comm. & Resid. lawn & grounds maintenance, hydroseeding, new lawn installation, 25 yrs. exp. 203-634-0211
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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Get Listed. Get Calls. Get Results. JT’S LANDSCAPING LLC – For all your landscape needs – top quality work at a reasonable price. #616311. Fully lic. & ins. 203-213-6528
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 ALEX MASONRY 30 yrs. exp. Patios, Ret. Walls, Steps, Brick, Stone, Chimneys. #580443. 203-2320257 or 203-596-0652
BILL RUDOLPH LANDSCAPING Cert. Installer- Paver Walkways, Stairs, ReLulosmasonry.com place Repair Patios, 203-808-9841 Ret. Walls, Shrub Replace, Landscape De- Patios, walkways, steps, stonewalls, chimneys, sign, Mulch, Stone, full masonry repairs Lawn Repair & Install. NO MOWING, Expert PAUL’S MASONRY Drainage & Backhoe Stonewalls, arches, Work. In Bus. 30+yr chimneys, sidewalks, FreeEst. HIC# 0563661 fireplaces. Free est. 203-237-9577 New & Repairs. 203-706-9281 Gary Wodatch Landscaping. Hedge/tree W.BOOBER MASONRY trimming. Trim over25 Years Experience grown properties. Calls All Types of Masonry returned. #620397 CT #626708 860-558-5430 203 235-4139
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WE WEED GARDENS NORM THE GARDENER (203) 265-1460
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 Plumbing & Heating Contractor. Over 15 yrs. exp.. Whole house plumbing. Boilers, gas, oil. Will beat most competitors. Lic. & Ins.. Call 203-980-7740
A-1 Quality Powerwashing Hot water, low rates Call Dennis 203-630-0008
POWER WASHING Is Spring Cleaning ON THE OUTSIDE FREE Estimates #569127 Call Kevin 203-440-3279
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Paving D & G PAVING Over 25 yrs exp. Paving, Seal Coating, Concrete Work CT Reg#0577005 203-237-6058
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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
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EDWIN CORDERO Interior/Exterior Painting & Drywall. Free Estimates. Call 203-537-2411
JM Lawn Care Lawn mowing, Spring cleanup, hedge trimming, overseeding, mulch any color. Com/Res 860-796-8168
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203-238-1953 Tree Services 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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