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Volume 21, Number 41
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Schools, police officers help families in need By Ashley Kus The Citizen
By Ashley Kus The Citizen
Berlin students and police officers will take a trip to the toy store next month to pick out gifts for local families in need.
Community members gathered at Town Hall last week as town officials were sworn into office.
“It’s all about being an upstanding citizen,” said Detective Theodore Fuini. The event, in its second year, is part of the DARE program for fifth graders.
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In this archival photo, Berlin police and Berlin students shop for families in need during the 2016 holiday season. Courtesy of Berlin PD
Mayor Mark Kaczynski was sworn in as the first Berlin mayor to be elected directly by voters. Previously, the Town Council elected one of its members as mayor.
Mayor discusses plan for town manager with council By Ashley Kus The Citizen
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The Town Council met for the first time since the election Tuesday night, Nov. 21 with two incumbents and four new councilors.
Jack Healy, public works director and town engineer, was approved unanimously by the council to become acting manager effective Nov. 27.
“We might want to have an executive session to bring everyone up to speed,” said Mayor Mark Kaczynski regarding the nearly year-long search for a new town man-
Healy has held both interim and temporary manager positions since the previous council approved a separation agreement with former See Manager, A2
Incumbent councilors Brenden Luddy and Peter Rosso were also sworn in along with newly elected councilors Amy Maier-Daniele, JoAnn Angelico-Stetson, Alex Giannone and Karen Pagliaro. Sam Lomaglio, Kevin Guite, Sal Bordonaro, Mark Holmes, Gerald Paradis and Berlin’s new Town Council convenes.
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“Thank you for coming out to celebrate our elected officials, to acknowledge them, and I hope you get the chance to maybe get their ear and talk to them,” said Town Clerk Kate Wall during the Nov. 21 event.
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Decision on new principal for Berlin High School delayed By Ashley Kus The Citizen
Berlin High School will continue with an interim principal until the position is readvertised and discussed by the school board in the spring.
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Former principal Francis Kennedy left Nov. 1, for a job in Massachusetts and Assistant Principal Barbara Ventura took over as interim principal.
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town manager Denise McNair. The new council will continue where the old members left off in the search committee which interviewed three candidates including Healy. The candidates were put on hold until after the election.
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Saturday, Dec. 2 Historical society - The Berlin Historical Society Museum, 305 Main St., has scheduled its Society Open House Fair for Saturday, Dec. 2, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Decorated museum, shopping, raffles and refreshments. For more information, call 860-8285114. Good Cause Gifts – Santa Claus is scheduled to visit Good Cause Gifts, 384 Main St., on Saturday, Dec. 2, 10 to 11 a.m. For more information, call 860-828-1752 or visit www.goodcausegifts.org.
Theater – The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31-33 Webster Square Road, has scheduled a production of “Goin’ to the Chapel” for Friday, Dec. 1, 8 p.m. A fee is charged. For more information and tickets, call 860-829-1248.
Theater - The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31-33 Webster Square Road, has scheduled a production of “Goin’ to the Chapel” for Saturday, Dec. 2, 8 p.m. A fee is charged. For more information and tickets, call 860-829-1248.
Racing show - Racing Action Today, hosted by Berlin native Larry Mongillo, airs every Friday, 8 p.m., on Comcast cable channel 5.
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Monday, Dec. 4 Karaoke - Karaoke with Justin Kaace is scheduled for Mondays, 5 to 9 p.m., at Pineloft Cafe, 1474 Berlin Turnpike. For more information, call 860-828-9797.
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The town’s social services department provides a list of children, with only the age and gender known to the officers and student shoppers.
accompany Fuini and other DARE officers to the Toys R’ Us on the Berlin Turnpike. A lottery system is used to select a student from each of the elementary schools to participate in helping the officers pick out gifts based on a wish list from Berlin families in need.
“You never know who’s in need,” Fuini said. “It could be their classmate.” The event also gives students a chance to meet DARE officers before they start the program after the holiday break.
“It’s a great opportunity,” said School Superintendent David Erwin. “I’m overwhelmed by the kindness in this community.”
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John Richards took their seats on the newly-created Board of Finance. Both the finance board and council met separately after the ceremony. Incumbent police commissioners Joe Annunziata and Paul Eshoo took the oath along with John Frink of the Board of Assessment Appeals. Incumbent Board of Education members Tim Oakes and Kari Sassu were sworn in along with newly elected members Frederick Morley Jr., and Richard Aroian.
Mayor Mark Kaczynski at the swearing-in ceremony at Town The Town Council at the swearing-in ceremony. Hall on Tuesday, Nov. 21 Photos by Ashley Kus, The Citizen
The Board of Finance at the swearing-in ceremony.
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John Frink was sworn in as a new member of the Board of Assessment Appeals.
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New Board of Finance holds first meeting By Ashley Kus The Citizen
On the same night they were sworn in, all six members of the new Board of Finance held their first meeting at Town Hall.
Finance Director Kevin Delaney will serve as liaison for the board. On Tuesday night, Nov. 21 he presented the board with rules and “I hope we could all work to- regulations to adopt, as well gether,� Lomaglio said. “We as a few items to look over. represent our tax payers.�
The finance board was creat- A schedule for future meetings will be posted on the ed through charter change last year. Lomaglio, Paradis, town website soon. Sal Bordonaro, Kevin Guite, akus@record-journal.com Mark Holmes and John 203-317-2448 Richards were all recently Twitter: @KusReporter elected to the board for twoand four-year terms.
is scheduled to meet Tuesday, Dec. 5, 1 p.m., at the Post home, 152 Masserio Drive. Members will decorate the hall for the Christmas party.
an’s Club of New Britain is scheduled to meet Thursday, Dec. 7, 2 p.m., at the First Church of Christ Congregational, 830 Corbin Ave., New Britain. The Woodbury Ballet Company plans to perform selections from “The Nutcracker� ballet. The public is welcome for a fee.
seum, 305 Main St., is scheduled to be open Saturdays, 1 to 4 p.m. Free admission. Exhibits include celebration of Berlin Icons, tinware, bricks, pistols, bridges, special exhibit of St. Paul’s Fife & Drum Corps history and more. For more information, call 860828-5114.
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Theater - The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31-33 Webster Square Road, has scheduled a production of “Goin’ to the Chapel� for Saturday, Dec. 9, 8 p.m. A fee is charged. For more information and tickets, call 860-829-1248.
Sam Lomaglio was nominated and elected as chair of the board with Gerald Paradis as vice-chair.
Calendar From A3 9102 after 5 p.m. 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. 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. Meeting – The Auxiliary of Berlin VFW Post 10732
Wednesday, Dec. 6 Rotary - Kensington-Berlin Rotary is scheduled to meet on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month, 5:30 p.m., at the Pineloft Cafe, 1474 Berlin Turnpike. For more information, email elaine@homesweethomect.com.
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Theater – The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31-33 Webster Square Road, has scheduled a production of “Goin’ to the Chapel� for Friday, Dec. 8, 8 p.m. A fee is charged. For more information and tickets, call 860-829-1248.
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Library Briefs Berlin-Peck Memorial Library Programs Movie Matinee – “My Cousin Rachel,” Friday, Dec. 1, 1 p.m. Rated PG-13. Make & Take: Wine Glass Etching – Saturday, Dec. 2, 1, 1:30, 2, 2:30 or 3 p.m. Registration is required. Call 860828-7126. Make & Take: Decorative Bows – Thursday, Dec. 7, 6:30 p.m. Bring your own ribbon. Registration required. For more information and to register, call 860828-7126. Sit & Knit – Thursday, Dec. 7, 6 p.m. Movie Matinee – “An Unfinished Life,” Friday, Dec. 8, 1 p.m. Rated PG-13. Senior Center Book Club – Wednesday, Dec. 13, 1:30 p.m. “The Red Bandanna” by Tom Rinaldo. Meets at the Senior Center.
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East Berlin Library Hours - East Berlin Library is open Mondays and Thursdays, 3 to 5 p.m. and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Calico is a lovely senior girl. She is loving, affectionate and easygoing. Calico loves people and is good with other cats. She recently had a dental procedure with complete blood work and is now ready for pampering in her forever home. Oreo is a young, large male with a lovable personality. He is very outgoing and friendly with people but makes it clear that he is the boss with other cats. Calico and Oreo will be at the adoption event on Sunday, Dec. 3, at PetSmart, 278 New Britain Ave., Plainville. Visit www.hucatrescue.org for an application and to find information about events such as the bake sale on Saturday, Dec. 2 at Gnazzo's Food Center, 73 East St., Plainville. For more information, call 860-479-5173 or email hucatrescue@gmail.com.
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Berlin Congregational Church Worship - Berlin Congregational Church schedules Sunday worship for 10 a.m., with communion on the 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 860-8286586. Tot time - Free Tot Time, Thursdays, 10 to 11:30 a.m., featuring play session, crafts, snack and more.
Bethany Covenant Worship at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Life Together classes, for children and adults, 9:45 a.m. Call 860-828-3637 or visit www.bethanycovenant.org. 785 Mill St., Berlin.
Kensington Congregational Sunday worship - 10 a.m. Child care and Sunday school are available during worship services. Bible study meets Wednesdays at 11 a.m. Kensington United Methodist Church Kensington United See Religion, A9
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Obituaries Michael J. Kowalczyk Texas, and was involved in its construction. He was a teacher, mentor, and participated in the Bible study group. He was proud of his Polish Heritage, and, if you had a birthday, he would ask if he could sing Sto Lat as his gift to you (a traditional Polish song expressing good wishes, good health and long life). Mike felt tremendous joy as an instigator of random acts of kindness. Whether leaving flowers anonymously for an appreciated waitress, or inviting a young child to play tic tac toe, then gifting them with the game he had crafted, he enjoyed making others smile and feel special. After hurricane Harvey flooded his car, business and apartment, Michael started rebuilding his life from scratch. He had bought a car, got a job, and was working on an apartment when he had a major stroke and several small ones. Then the Lord called him home, and he rests now in peace and love. Michael is survived by his daughter, Anne Akehurst and husband, Keith; and granddaughter, Evelyn, of Chicago, Ill.; his mother, Carolyn Wysocki, of Berlin; his brother, David Kowalczyk, of Spring,
Texas; sister, Karen A. Brunette and husband, Guy, of Glastonbury, and sister, Diane B. Kowalczyk, of Avon; as well as aunt and uncle, Joan and Norman Chasse, of Novi, Mich. He is also survived by niece, Kayce; nephews, Michael, Trevor and Thomas; and several cousins; and friends. The family would like to thank the Congregation Beth Messiah Family, who had been a tremendous help with preparing Michael for rest. Special thanks to Ana Chavez and family for their love and support, especially during recovery from hurricane Harvey. A beautiful service was held for Michael in Texas at Congregation Beth Messiah on Friday, Nov. 10, attended by family and friends. In Connecticut, a “Celebration of Michael’s Life” Open House will be held on Saturday, Dec. 2, from 1 to 4 p.m., at 531 Toll Gate Road, Berlin. Please wear purple, Mike’s favorite color. Please visit Michael’s guestbook and share your memories on www.legacy.com/obituaries/houstonchronicle/obituary.aspx?n=michael-jkowal-
The Berlin Police Department has scheduled a DUI sobriety checkpoint for Thursday evening, Nov. 30, on the Berlin Turnpike, south of Deming Road.
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Sacred Heart Church
Methodist Church, 103 Hotchkiss St., Sunday worship, 9 a.m. The church has scheduled a healing and music service for the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.
Mass is scheduled for Sundays, 9:30 a.m., 48 Cottage St., East Berlin. For more information, call 860-8280331.
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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.
Mass schedule - Saturdays, 4 p.m.; Sundays, 7:30, 9, 10:30 a.m. and noon, 485 Alling St. Call 860-8280331.
Saint Gabriel’s Episcopal Church Saint Gabriel’s Episcopal Church, 68 Main St., East Berlin, Sunday Eucharist, 9 a.m.
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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BERLIN — Michael J. (Mike) Kowalczyk, 56, of Houston, Texas passed away on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017. Born July 30, 1961, to Carolyn M. Wysocki and the late Leo J. Kowalczyk, Mike grew up in Berlin, Conn., enjoyed fishing and many outdoor sports over the years. He attended Vermont Academy, and after graduating from Berlin High School, honed his skills as a cabinet maker, then repairing pinball machines, before striking out on his own as an entrepreneur in Texas, first in real estate and computer services, then founding Display IDEAS, combining his woodworking and computer skills to create custom displays and engravings. Michael belonged to several tradesmen organizations, and was president of a homeowners association where he was instrumental in saving a children’s playground. Michael was an active member of Congregation Beth Messiah in
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See you at the (holiday) fair By Olivia L. Lawrence The Citizen
The holiday rush is on, like a big ocean wave that should be expected but somehow catches you off guard and sends you scrambling. At least that’s my experience, as typically I find myself unprepared when it comes to the festivities that include mostly Christmas, perhaps a Solstice celebration, occasionally a Chanukah or Kwanza event as well as gatherings that happen around New Year’s. Any of which might require bringing something to eat or exchange or donate. Alas, I relate a little too well to Bad Moms Christmas, a movie about the angst of seasonal demands and that urge to rebel against them.
Holiday gifts and related food requirements can flummox me. However, this time around I’ve got a new strategy and it includes stopping at some of the numerous seasonal bazaars, fairs, markets, boutiques and other enterprises that spring up but once a year at area churches or other local organizations. With all that’s going on between Thanksgiving and Christmas, it’s easy to forget this small-scale commerce – is the bazaar this weekend or next? So, I’ll make a note and be sure to get the event on my shopping itinerary. With the locavore movement taking off, why not expand that concept beyond food to other goods we consume?
The Berlin Historical Society’s announcement about its holiday sale this weekend aligned with my thinking.
ing.” Scouts may be selling trees or wreaths in your town. Churches and other organizations may have pie sales or bird feeders or something else to purchase Plus, these local affairs put to help you spread the joy in you in a good frame of mind, the upcoming weeks. that old “spirit of Christmas” mood. You get to chat with The Berlin Historical Society some nice folks and, at reafestivities are scheduled for sonable prices, you’ll find Friday, Dec. 1, 5 to 9 p.m., delicious treats, unique gifts, and Saturday, Dec. 2, 9 a.m. stocking stuffers and all to 4 p.m. Among the many kinds of extras you didn’t offerings are white gift boxes know you needed. It’s of assorted member-made wise to have a few extra cookies along with handitems on hand for an unexmade chocolate confections pected gift exchange. and other baked goods.
The society put it this way: “Many organizations host holiday fairs during the next couple weeks, and taking time to visit these events means you are shopping locally, plus helping non-prof-
While I’ll mention two events coming up this weekend, check the newspaper and look for roadside signs announcing other opportunities to participate in that “sweet circle of giv-
Certainly, there still will be trips to the mall and shopping online. Often I resort to a gift card. But a gift card can be improved with a personal touch and that’s where the holiday fair can help. Adding a box of homemade fudge or handmade scarf or locally crafted winter floral arrangement to that piece of plastic can take the edge off a gift that clearly says “I had no idea what to buy for you.”
its, who, in turn, give back to the community through the programs, services and scholarships they offer. It’s a sweet circle of giving.”
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Berlin High School first quarter honor roll High honors Grade 12 – Calli Beatman, Sara Bengiovanni, Ashley Bryant, Wesley Cantliffe, Nicholas Carroll, Mariel Christiana, Michelle Cohen, Michael Constantine, Jacqueline Cooper, Natalie Couceiro, Haley Cox, Ryan Cyr, Caroline Daigle, Thomas Fijalkowski, Rachel Foertsch, Casey Foster, Dylan Friedman, Erika Gilleran, Jacob Giuliano, Sarah Giuliano, William Hagmeier, Emma Hinchcliffe, Patricia Kiniry, Ashley LaFrance, Dominic Lattarulo, Jennifer Lauria-Errico, Brianna Lennehan, Nikki Malong, Makayla Miano, Cameron Michalek, Mackenzie Morton, Morgan O'Connor, Hetal Patel, Joseph Pettinelli, Marissa Pettinelli, Gabriel Ramsey, Lauren Salee, Amanda Santoro, Noah Seguljic, Julia Sisti, Christopher Snedeker, Rebecca Soderburg, Kevin Stafstrom, Melanie Sullivan, Mark Sweitzer, Nicholas Sznaj, Danielle Taglucop, Lori Telke, Adam Willametz, Anna Woodin, Nicole Xiarhos. Grade 11 – Colin Asklar, Kurt Bauer, Jared Beatman, Mark Bednarczyk, Adam Bilinsky, Emily Caracoglia, Paul Coccomo, Vincenzo Dastoli, John Downes, Taylor Droste, Olivia Dybinski, McKenna Evans, Erin Ferris,
Meghan Fox, Michael Giove, Jenna Girouard, Hannah Grega, James Grieco, Alexander Halkias, Maisie Hayes, Nadia Humen, Ryan Hyde, Danyella Kaplan, James Karam, Ajlal Khan, Benjamin Labadia, Julia Ladd, Michael Lamoureux, Matthew Lavoie, Shanna Lennehan, Jackson Lombardi, Sebastian Malespini, Mikayla Mancini, Alexandra Martino, Emilia Miloszewski, Alexa Monroe, Madison Monroe, Holden Murphy, Nicholas Paszczuk, Madhav Patel, Maya Patel, Nicole Pinto, Connor Recck, Mikaela Reyes, Madison Schlein, Max Schlein, Hannah Smolicz, Joanna Sobilo, Madison Taddeo, Sherilyn Tyburski, Daniel Veleas, Lindsay Walsh, Abigail Wendehack, Olivia Wezdenko, Luke Wininger, Maya Wroblewski, Kelsei Zliczewski. Grade 10 – Nicholas Accarpio, Mark Addamo, Alejandro Arcila, Jordan Barber, Lillian Bierwirth, Maria Butrimas, Jack Carroll, Julia Cocozza, Olivia Cyr, Tyler DeGroff, Taylor Edman, Audrey Feldman, Amanda Foertsch, Stephen Gendreau, Evan Greenwald, Michael Greenwald, Ryan Holland, Ryan Hunt, Ali Hussein, Qaisar Hussein, Adam Kajzer, Justin Lamoureux, Ryan Langlois, Gianna Lanza, Grace Machata, Jeffrey Madeia, Vin-
cenzo Miele, Ryan Munch, Camden Murphy, Monica Padykula, David Russell, Emily Rutledge, Anna Sarrazin, Jacob Skinner, Jenna Smalley, Karly Tomasi, Dawson Trotman, Anthony Undercuffler, Matthew Uryga, Isabelle Zimber. Grade 9 – Christopher Bantle, Marissa Barile, Jessica Boucher, Molly Brett, Michael Bryant, Tori Cascone, Alison Cavanagh, Kelly Chmielewski, Emily Czerepuszko, Briana Dastoli, David DelGiorno, Sophia Dombrowski, Ava Dubuc, Jacob Dybinski, Sophia Ferraguto, Ting Fischer, Shannon Flaherty, Gabrielle Foster, Samantha Goode, Makayla Gorski, Carly Grega, Clemens Henning, Emma Johnson, Kelly Kozlowski, Emma LaFrance, Kylie Lanteri, Kyle Latella, Erica Lavoie, Abigail Leavenworth, Jacob Lindsay, Patrick Lukens, Brendan Malcarne, Kathryn Markey, Ryan McGowan, Jasmine Metcalf, Julia Oakes, Madeline Palmese, Nathan Paul, Victoria Pietrucha, Alexandra Ross, Gina Scalaro, Benjamin Schulz, Taylor Smola, Katy Sparmer, Elisabeth Swan, Daria Szarwacki, Alexandra Tzetzo, Casey Uryga, Rachel Varley, Marina Vozvyshayeva, Emily Wisniewski, Susan Wisniewski, Emma Yacovino, Wynter Yovan.
In Southington, check out the Holiday Boutique at St. Paul’s Church, 145 Main St., with the 11th annual Holiday Boutique set for Saturday, Dec. 2, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Honors Grade 12 – Lejla Abidovic, Peter Albert, Jenna Baruffi, Emily Beisel, Domenic Biello, Gabriella Bonfiglio, Sahnserae Brownlee, Claire Christiana, James Christodlous, Hannah Ciarcia, Macy Cohen, Tyler Cohen, Hannah Cox, Sarah Crabtree, Kaylin DeGroff, John Ezzo, Samantha Fasciano, Garrett Fliss, Dylan Forauer, Evan Graves, Ryan Jenkins, Kelley Johnson, Andrew Leary, Victoria Lucco, Morgan Luciani, John Mayette, James Mazzarella, Xavier Montanez, Caitlin Muller, Jack Nelson, Dean Nemphos, Sofia Oakes, Matthew Pampuro, Jaymin Patel, Shiv Patel, Nadia Perduta, Christina Petry, Nolan Piskorski, Jilian Price, Matthew Reilly, Bryan Rivera, Stephon Rodney, Jacob Senz, Kelly Sparmer, Samuel Spilka, Tyler Thibodeau, Haley Tralli, Daniel Valdesi, Anthony Veneziano, Julia Vieira, Cara Wade, Thomas Wadinger, Margaret Yacovino. Grade 11 – John Addamo, Brandon Barlow, Sarah Bellizzi, George Bittel, Melanie Bosco, Matthew Boucher, Paul Calafiore, Patryk Chorzepa, Gabriel Cofrancesco, McKenzie Cyr,
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Senior Happenings Breast Health Bingo – A free program, “Breast Health Bingo,” discussing breast health, self-exams and related topics, is scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 6, 1 p.m., at the Senior Center, 33 Colonial Drive. Seating is limited. For more informa-
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Dec. 19 – UConn vs. Oklahoma at Mohegan Sun.
Happenings
Dec. 12 – Boars Head Feast Williams Inn and Bright Lights.
Wii Bowling - Fridays at 12:45 p.m. Call Tina or Jane at 860-828-7006.
Dec. 14 – Holiday Train Show at New York Botanical Gardens.
For more information, call the Senior Center at 860828-7006.
Dec. 19 – Polynesian Christmas with Bright Lights.
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Jan. 27 – UConn vs. Tulane at Gampel Pavilion.
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-
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Thursday, November 30, 2017
Eversource on scammers: ‘don’t panic and don’t pay’ Eversource business and residential customers continue to pick up their phones and open their doors to find individuals falsely claiming to be “representatives” or “employees” of Eversource on the other side. These individuals either threaten disconnection of energy service if an immediate payment isn’t made with a prepaid debit card, or they use deceptive marketing tactics to mine for customers’ personal account information.
truck has been dispatched to disconnect their service unless a payment is made within a small time frame. Scammers usually demand immediate payment with a prepaid debit card, such as Green Dot MoneyPak, Vanilla or Reloadit purchased from a local retailer, in order to stop the disconnection of services. The scammers will provide the victim with a phone number to call back with their prepaid debit card information.
As part of Utilities United Against Scams, a consortium of over 100 energy companies, Eversource is urging its customers to beware of scammers and to heed law enforcement’s warnings.
“The key to stopping these scammers is to stay calm – don’t panic and don’t pay,” said Penni Conner, Senior Vice President and Chief Customer Officer at Eversource. “Together with our fellow energy companies, retailers and local law enforcement, we’re urging any of our customers who receive a suspicious phone call or home visit to call us at 1800-286-2000 to verify any
A common scam impacting Connecticut energy customers – especially small businesses – involves a fraudster calling and stating that due to a customer’s “delinquent” account, a
request for payment or personal information.” To help combat the scams from continuing, Eversource has worked closely with local retailers who sell prepaid debit cards to post a warning sign at store checkout counters, reminding people that energy companies will never request payment with a prepaid card. Local law enforcement is also sounding the alarm on scammers. “Unsolicited phone calls, emails, or doorto-door contacts should be regarded as suspicious,” said East Windsor Police Chief Edward DeMarco. “Be polite but firm. Say ‘no,’ hang up, delete the email, or close the door. Never be afraid or embarrassed to call the police for help or to report a scam. These criminals are good at what they do and they prey on us, so get the help you need to protect yourself.”
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reports them to state regulators. Eversource.com and the Utilities United Against Scams websites provide more information on how to protect personal information and avoid becoming a victim of utility scams. Concerned customers can also report scams and fraudulent activity by calling PURA at 1-800382-4586. — Press Release
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Knitters needed for ‘Little Hats’ program The American Heart Association and The Children’s Heart Foundation has launched the third year of Connecticut’s “LIttle Hats, Big Hearts” program, providing newborns with knitted red caps. The program raises awareness of heart disease and congenital heart defects. All babies born at participating hospitals during the month of February will receive a hat.
available at www.heart.org/ littlehatsbighearts. Hats should be made with red cotton or acrylic yarn, medium to heavy weight, machine washable and dryable. Donations of yarn is also accepted. Hats may be dropped off or mailed by Dec. 15 to American Heart Association, attn: LittleHats, Big Hearts, 5 Brookside Drive, Wallingford, CT 06492.
Volunteers are needed to knit or crochet red baby hats. Knitting patterns are
For more information, contact Lisa Neff at 203-2952954 or Lisa.Neff@heart.org.
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Police also made 46 DUI arrests and investigated 428 accidents, 61 of which resulted in an injury and two in fatalities, one in Killingly on Wednesday and one in Cromwell on Saturday.
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State troopers patrolled roads and highways across Connecticut focusing on drunken driving violations and aggressive drivers, according to a news release, supplementing the normal patrol force with additional troopers.
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Hospital volunteer opportunities The Hospital of Central Connecticut offers volunteer opportunities. Several departments need volunteers at their reception desks. Volunteers also are needed at the main desk to provide escorting and guiding services as well as wheelchair assistance. Volunteers with a certified pet therapy dog are welcome. Pet visits provide comfort and support to patients who may have no visitors or 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 satisfaction. For an application, visit www.thocc.org.
Literacy Volunteers of Central CT information session set for Dec. 7
eracy tutoring to over 350 low literate adults, using student centered instruction and mentoring from volunteer tutors who receive high quality training and ongoing support.
The Berlin Police Department’s recent Stuff-a-Cruiser event collected truckloads of food and over $1,100 in cash to benefit the Berlin Food Pantry.
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Berlin High School senior selected for national chorus Anna Woodin, a senior at Berlin High School, has been selected to sing as a member of the 2017 National Association for Music Education All-National Mixed Chorus Ensemble at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort in Florida. Woodin
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has represented the BHS music department in regional and all-state festivals in Connecticut and is a participant in the school’s choral and band programs. She served as drum major for the 2017 Redcoat Marching Band season.
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Father-daughter team to perform in ‘The Nutcracker’ Anastasia Houle and her father, Louis Houle, of Berlin, will dance in this year's production of “The Nutcracker,” scheduled at the Hoffman Auditorium, University of St. Joseph, 1678 Asylum Ave., West Hartford.
By Mary Ellen Godin Record-Journal staff
Cyber Monday was expected to break records and become the busiest shopping day in U.S. history.
Anastasia, a member of the Ballet Theatre Company, will dance as a maid and Chinese lead. Louis will perform as a party adult.
Internet shoppers were expected to spend $6.6 billion with retail giants such as Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and Target, according to Adobe Analytics. By comparison, shoppers spent $5 billion on Black Friday.
The ballet is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 14, 6:30 p.m.; Friday, Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 16, 1 and 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 17, 1 and 4:30 p.m. A fee is charged.
In addition to deals and offers like free shipping on televisions, gaming systems, the iPad Air, and more, shoppers were courted hourly via email from aggressive retailers, such as J.C. Penney, T.J. Maxx, Kmart, and others pitching sales on everything from candles to appliances.
For more information and tickets, call 860-570-0440 or dancebtc.org.
Local retailers, entrepreneurs, and restaurateurs followed suit, taking advantage of the Cyber Monday phenomenon by selling nontraditional gifts and services that don’t necessarily ship in a box.
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Local restaurants also took advantage of the numbers of shoppers scouring deals Monday with dining discounts. Dad’s Restaurant in Wallingford offered a Groupon for 40 percent off, Ola’s Restaurant offered up to 39 percent off, and Las Mariachi’s, also in Wallingford, had its own specials.
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saults on his wife and his step-son, and was courtmartialed by the Air Force. The Air Force failed to update the national criminal database used to conduct background checks when individuals buy guns, though. Those who work with victims of domestic violence said the same desire for control and domination is at play on a greater scale when an abuser commits a mass shooting.
The gunmen responsible for deaths in Las Vegas, Orlando, and San Bernardino all had histories of abusing women. In Sandy Hook, the gunman shot his mother before killing 20 children and six teachers. “This is unstudied territory — there is going to be a whole lot of opinion,” said Sharlene Kerelejza, executive director of MeridenWallingford Chrysalis. “It does seem like when there are these shootings, it’s almost like a precursor. There
are a cluster of risk factors — gun ownership, owning multiple guns, previous incidents of domestic violence.” Connecticut does have some of the strictest gun laws in the nation, including concealed carry and a ban on gun possession in the twoweek period between a request for a restraining order and when the hearing takes place. “That’s a big one,” Kerelejza said of the two-week peri-
od. Two denominators are present in domestic violence: a quest for control and domination, she said. “There is domination of a partner and having tools of control,” Kerelejza said. “Weapons are tools of control.” The abuser doesn’t have to use the weapons to elicit fear, but when they commit a mass shooting, the power and control theme are played out on a bigger scale on total strangers.
“As a society, we’re giving a lot of permission for people to be demonstrative over others and it’s in these gradually increasing public spaces,” Kerelejza said. “I’m glad the link is coming out because that’s where the prevention is going to be.” Homicide is the fifth leading cause of death for women, and possession of a firearm increases the risk of death five times in a domestic violence situation, according to Fortune.com. The See Shooters, A19
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together some rare bipartisan Congressional support majority of mass shooters in for gun legislation to imthe U.S. killed their intimate prove reporting for backpartners or a family member. ground checks. And about 4.5 million American women report they Republican Sens. John have had an intimate partCornyn, Texas, Sen. Tim ner threaten them with a Scott, South Carolina, Sen. gun. Orrin Hatch, Utah, and
Sen.Dean Heller, Nevada, have joined Connecticut Democratic lawmakers Sen. Christopher Murphy, Sen. Richard Blumenthal, and U. S. Rep. Elizabeth Esty, of the 5th District, and others in backing legislation that would help ensure federal and state authorities comply with existing law and report relevant criminal history
In domestic violence, the control is over an intimate partner. In mass shootings it’s directed at strangers. The crossover behaviors are anger, weapons, power, and control over other people, said Karen Jarmoc, head of the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence. The Texas shooting brought
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Democrat Jepsen won’t seek a 3rd term as attorney general By Susan Haigh Associated Press
HARTFORD — Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen announced Monday he won’t seek a third term in 2018, saying he wants to pursue different challenges but not a run for governor next year.
and more varied next year, rather than waiting until after he served another fouryear term. He said the decision not to run for re-election was a family one, completed over the Thanksgiving weekend.
“I turned 63 last week. Next year I’ll be 64. At 64, I’m still young enough to write a new and different chapter on life and look for other opportunities,” Jepsen said, adding how he believes those opportunities will be greater
Asked if he might run for governor next year, he said, “for this cycle, no.” He then quickly added how he’d be “surprised” if he would run in the following gubernatorial cycle, either. He was an unsuccessful lieutenant gov-
Various Democrats and Republicans are expected to run for attorney general now that there’s an open seat. Democratic Rep. William Tong, of Stamford, the House chairman of the legislature’s Judiciary Committee, said he will announce his plans on Tuesday. Jepsen credited his team at the Office of the Attorney General with having had “a remarkable success rate” over the past seven years, calling staff “superb public servants in the truest sense.”
Jepsen, a former state senator from Stamford, a former majority leader of the Connecticut Senate and a former chairman of the Connecticut Democratic Party, began serving as attorney general in 2011. He replaced thenAttorney General Richard Blumenthal, a longtime friend and fellow Democrat who went on to become a U.S. senator.
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2004 Hyundai Sonata GLS
58536-04
2000 Chevrolet Tahoe
58536-03
2007 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
Rooms For Rent Ask About SPECIALS 1 BD apartments $800 /mo. Free Heat, Meadowstone Motel Off I-91. HW & Elec. Ask about NEWLY UPDATED ROOMS! our pet policy. Newly Daily. Weekly. $175 weekly & renovated! Sec. dep. up + sec. On Bus Line. FREE req. 203-639-4868 WI-FI . 203-239-5333
2012 BUICK VERANO Stock #17-1032a 83K miles
$
9,988
“Best Prices in CT”
2012 HYUNDAI TUCSON
Stock #17-1185a FWD, Alloys, Bluetooth
$
11,188
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2015 FORD MUSTANG
Stock #17-1089B Auto, Ecoboost, Leather 39K miles
$
18,988
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$
31,995
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2013 HONDA CIVIC LX
18,388
$
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Stock #17-1221A 22K miles
$
Stock #P5107, ONLY 35K
11,848
2013 VOLVO XC60 T6 SUV Stock #17-473B 82K miles
$
19,995
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2013 BMW 328I
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18,995
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MERIDEN- Clean, Safe Room. 203-605-6522 Utils & fridge incl. Share kitchen/bath. $120 per week + sec.
BERLIN Charming 2BR, 3rd floor, near CCSU, off st. park, appls, front/rear porch. $975. 203-915-7509.
Wanted To Rent
MERIDEN - 2 Bedrooms, with sunny parlor, dining room, kitchen, bath, food storage room, and porch. Off street parking, 2nd fl., very desireable, no pets or smkg, 875/mo. + sec. 1 yr. lease, cr. chk., 203-608-8348 MERIDEN – 2 BR, 1st fl., dead end st., lrg yard, W/D, microwave, DW, side by side fridge, ACs, off st prkg, $900 mo. 1st, last & dep. Ed, (203) 314-9825. 72641-01
Stock #P5195A, 34K miles
2015 FORD ESCAPE SE
Available now WALLINGFORD- Ward St., first floor, 2 BR, no pets, $900/mo + sec. Call Joe 203-631-7094
MERIDEN - 1 BR, 4 rms, Parker Ave, quiet location, onsite prkg. No pets/smkg. $800. 203-213-3124
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CASH PAID - For any Houses For Rent Toyota any condition, running or not, crashed okay. Will consider MIDDLEFIELD - 2 bedroom house, 12 Way other makes and modRd., large private lot, els. (203) 600-4431. adjacent to golf course, close to Lake SUVs Beseck, Potter Hill Ski area, good schools, FOR SALE - 2005 Ford $1400/mo, available Expedition, 192,000 1/1/18. 860-966-7487 miles, $2000 OBO. 2014Volkswagen Jetta Lots and Acreage SE Manual Transmission, 54,000 miles, Excellent Condition WATERBURY - Vacant $10,000 OBO lot, 55 Brewster st. 62 860-919-1510 ft x 144 ft., (.02 acres). (3) Multi. Price $15,000 917-860-3856 Apartments For Rent
WLFD - Centrally located, 2 BR, 1st fl., off st. park., W/D hkup, no smk/pets, $800/mo, Call/txt-203-215-0454
Help Wanted REFERRAL SECRETARY & RECEPTIONIST Part time/Full time in very busy medical office. Must have previous experience. No medical benefits offered. Please fax resume to Donna at 860-628-0528. OPERATOR IN-TRAINING WATER POLLUTION PLANT TOWN OF PLAINVILLE Please visit our website www.plainvillect.com for details on this FT position. EOE
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR - FT/PT, knowlWLFRD - 3 BR apt. in edge of taxes helpful, old country farm hours flexible, apply house, 1200 sqft. $1200, 1st, last 1 mo. depalmatax@aol.com or 203 250-7100. sec. 860.719.3953.
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Wanted garage with electricity in Southington area from December first to April first to store a sports car for the winter. Please call 860-621-2685
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CDL Heating Oil/Propane Delivery Drivers Daniels Energy Portland, CT “We need CDL drivers to be part of our Heating Oil and Propane Fleet”! “Our business is expanding and we need to expand our staff, so come join our Team”! Daniels Energy is a family owned company looking to hire CDL drivers with at least one year experience transporting liquid product. The right candidate would need to possess either a Class A or B driver’s license and have HazMat and Tanker endorsements at the minimum. Requirements: · Professional, clean cut, and drug free. · Pre-employment drug screening and background check required · Must be able to meet the requirements to possess a medical card · Valid Driver’s License and good driving record a must. Others need not apply. · Excellent communication skills required · Ability to read, write, comprehend, and follow instructions. · Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide and compute rates, ratios and percentages. We offer highly competitive pay based on level of driving experience. Email to ChrisM@DANI ELSOIL.COM OR stop in to fill out an application at: 8 High Street, Portland CT 06480 WELDER/FABRICATOR Custom Sheet Metal Fabrication, Light Structural, Min 5-10 Yrs Experience, steady work, good benefits. Call for interview. 860-828-3762
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Miscellaneous FIREFIGHTER/EMT The Southington Fire For Sale Department will accept applications for a hir- LADY’S X LARGE ing list of entry level JACKET - Lined, perFirefighter/EMT from fect condition, $20. December 4, 2017, at Call for details. (860) 12:00, through January 384-1183. 12, 2018 at 12:00. All Music Instruments completed application & Instruction packages must be submitted to Southington Fire Headquarters, 310 North Main St., Southington, CT 06489 during the administraMusic By Roberta tive office hours, MonPerform + Instruct day – Friday 08:00Voice lessons - all ages 15:30. Mailed applica+levels,piano beginnertions must be interm. (203) 630-9295. postmarked on or before the closing date. There is a nonrefundable application fee of $50.00. Payments must be in the RECYCLE YOUR OLD form of cash or money NEWSPAPERS order payable to MRI. Please & Thank you. No personal checks will be accepted. The test is limited to the Wanted to Buy first 75 qualified applicants. The exam is scheduled for February 1,2,3 Items or an Estate 17, 2018. ûûûCA$Hûûû Todd Shamock Applications may be 203-494-1695 obtained at Fire HeadESTATE SALE SERVICE quarters, 310 North Costume Jewelry, Main Street, Antiques, paintings, Southington, CT or at Meriden-made items. http://www.southingto n.org/content/17216/1 1-2 ITEMS 7425/21461.aspx. Silverware, China, Glass. EOE Furniture, 50’s Items. Whole Estates SHEET METAL 203 238-3499 MECHANICS & HELPERS Steady work, AARON’S BUYING good benefits. Call for Old Machinist Tools, Interview. 860-828-3762 Lathes, Bench Tools Hand Tools, Much More. (203) 525-0608 Pets For Sale
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English & French Bulldogs $950+; Yorkie Maltese Shih-tzu $750+; Labs, Rotties; $650+; Bengal Kittens $550+; (860) 828-7442
Appliances AFFORDABLE - Used Dryers, washers, fridges, stoves, repairs available. Wallingford, 475-201-9001.
ANTIQUES - Always buying old; Toys, military, jewelry, art, watches, musical instruments, signs, arcade games, cameras, pre 1970 sports memorabilia, plus more. One item or entire estate contents. Call 860-718-5132.
Furniture & Appliances FREE King-size headboard, white with gold trim. Call 860-3012862. MERIDEN - Hutch - $75. Matching set of end tables, coffee table & sofa table - $120. All in excellent condition! Call - 203-237-9159 SOUTHINGTON - Free BIG REWARD! entertainment center in Lost in Feb. 2017, off perfect shape wood is Scenic Ct., Cheshire. pecan. 860-628-8539. Besenji, female, 43 lbs. "Sondrine" 203-592-6457
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DEE’S ANTIQUES Buying Collectibles, Jewelry & Silver. China, Glass, Military, Musical. Anything old & unusual. Single item to an estate. 203-235-8431.
CLEANEST SEASONED FIREWOOD IN CT, $200/cord del. Discounts over 4/ picked up. Special order hickory & cherry. Call Mike (203) 631-2211
RECYCLE YOUR OLD NEWSPAPERS Please & Thank you.
CLEAN FIREWOOD $200 per cord. Cut, split and delivered. (203) 376-2805.
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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 T.E.C. Electrical Service LLC All Phases of Electrical Work 24 hr. Emergency Service Small Jobs Welcome 203-237-2122
RJ Media Group, a family-owned and growing media company in CT & RI, is seeking a dynamic leader to build the newest division of our company! HOMEBASE Digital will be a full-service digital agency, offering marketing solutions driving business growth in our communities. This senior manager will help craft the strategic plan for our digital agency and then execute it. For a seasoned, entrepreneurial, digital executive who likes to build, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! The Managing Director will be actively involved in sales, fulfillment, training, marketing and the P&L for the agency. You will build the budget, assist and coach the sales team and manage performance & advertiser satisfaction during campaigns. Submit resume, salary requirements and cover letter telling us why we should talk, to Liz White: lwhite@rjmediagroup. com
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Fencing CORNERSTONE Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203-2374283. CT Reg #601060.
GUTTERS DON’T WORK IF THEY’RE DIRTY For gutter cleaning, Call Kevin (203) 4403279 Fully ins. CT# 569127
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GUTTERS PLUS 25+ yrs exp. Call today for free est. 203-440-3535 Ct. Reg. #578887
Handypersons Remodeling, Carpentry, plumbing, odd jobs. Family run for 60 yrs! CT#640689 Home Doctor 203.427.7828
IF YOU Mention This Ad FALL Yard Clean-Ups Brush, branches, leaves, storm damage **JUNK REMOVAL** Appl’s, Furniture, Junk, Debris, etc WE CAN REMOVE ANYTHING Entire house to 1 item removed! FREE ESTIMATES Sr. Citizen Discount LIC & INS. 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218
Whether it is a lost ring, wallet or a Parrot named Oliver, a Classified ad can help track it down. JOEL’S JUNK REMOVAL We remove entire contents of attics, sheds, bsmts, garages, 1 piece or whole house (203) 530-1375.
Roofing, siding, windows, decks & remodeling. 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
JT’S LANDSCAPING LLC-Fall Cleanups Gutters Ceaned SNOW REMOVAL #616311- Lic. & Ins. 203-213-6528
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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
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