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Trooper calls damage in P.R. ‘unimaginable’ Town councilor Giannone was deployed to island By Ashley Kus The Citizen
After 25 days deployed in Puerto Rico, Connecticut State Police Sgt. Alessandro “Alex” Giannone said the hurricane devastation is “unimaginable.” “Even though it’s four months out, they still need help,” he said. “It’s a complete infrastructure rebuild.”
The Berlin resident and town councilor was one of 13 Connecticut State Troopers deployed to the island at the end of November to assist in recovery efforts after hurricanes Irma and Maria. Metal roofs peeled back, traffic lights destroyed, lack of food, water and, most prominently, electricity were just a few of the conditions Giannone said he witnessed during his deployment. “When we got there we realSee Puerto Rico, A6
Connecticut State Troopers deployed to Puerto Rico, including Berlin resident Sgt. Alex | Courtesy of CT Giannone, center, return home after helping with post-hurricane recovery.
Developer to be decided for Farmington Ave. land A committee made up of town officials from the department of economic development and planning will interview five potential developers to determine plans for the nearly four acres of town-owned land on Farm-
ington Avenue. “I think we have a great group to interview,” said Mayor Mark Kaczynski. Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) were submitted at the end of 2017 and five developers responded: Pennrose, Dakota Partners, Xenolith,
Newport Realty Group and Corvus Capital Partners. All the developers are based in New England with a few from Connecticut. Economic Development Director Chris Edge said all of the companies have also been involved with transit
oriented projects. “They’re all experienced and visionary,” Edge said. CivicMoxie, a consultant hired by the town, recently released a report on potential development of the train station area, including the Farmington Avenue parcels
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Berlin Republicans to caucus tonight A Republican Caucus for membership is scheduled for tonight, Jan. 11, 5:45 p.m., at the Berlin Town Hall Council Chambers. For more information, call Frederick Morley at 860-372-7955.
Municipal schedule All Town of Berlin departments are scheduled to be closed Monday, Jan. 15, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Normal refuse/recycling collection schedule will apply.
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A fire at a Berlin house adjacent to a local motel was caused by a problem with an oil burner. The Saturday, Dec. 30 fire damaged the house used by the manager of Mount Royal Inn on the Berlin Turnpike. The fire did not spread to the motel. Steve Waznia, town fire
marshal, said the fire started in the basement oil burner and spread to the first floor. All four fire companies responded.
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It was the third house fire in town in December. A few weeks earlier, and only days apart, firefighters responded to Parish Drive and Berlin Street for fires.
All three houses were deemed uninhabitable due to the severity of the fires. No injuries were reported.
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“We want to generate excitement in the area,” Edge not ideal for the downtown said. He compared the dearea. velopment to the introduction of Stop & Shop in “An assessment of the master plan for the reloca- town years ago which in turn helped grow the busition of the police departnesses around the store. ment, construction of a boulevard, and proposed “We would love to see a development of a portion couple of restaurants,” of 889 Farmington Avenue Edge said. for housing/retail shows that these projects fail to Once a developer is chosupport most of the stated sen from the interview, the town TOD goals for KensTown Council will approve ington Village,” CivicMoxie or oppose the choice. The wrote in the report. decision will go through economic development Residential and commerand Planning & Zoning becial units are planned for fore a memo of underthe land. standing is drawn up. Edge said Pennrose, one of Construction could start as the developers to be inter- early as the end of the viewed, has been working year. on the area around the akus@record-journal.com new Meriden train station. 203-317-2448 The town is looking at simTwitter: @KusReporter ilar ideas for Farmington Avenue.
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Story time - A free story time and craft session is scheduled for Thursdays, 9 to 10 a.m., at The Sloppy Waffle, 2551 Berlin Turnpike. For information, visit the sloppywaffle.com. 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.
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Saturday, Jan. 13 Theater – The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31-33 Webster Square Road, has scheduled a production of “The Last Romance” for Saturday, Jan. 13, 8 p.m. A fee is charged. For more information and tickets, call 860-829-1248. Ice hockey – Newington Coop vs. WMRP at Newington Arena, 7 p.m. Wrestling – BHS vs. Bristol Central, RHAM, Bethel, Portland at BHS, 9 a.m.
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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Puerto Rico ized how bad it was,” he said adding that the devastation is more evident in person. U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy, who returned from a two-day trip to the island with U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal to witness the recovery efforts, expressed similar sentiments in an interview with the Record-Journal.
“If this were happening in the Continental United States, if we were in Connecticut 100 days after a hurricane and half the state didn’t have power, there would be riots in the street,” Murphy said. With nearly half of the island still without power, the heat and humidity has kept many residents on the streets to keep cool during the day.
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The troopers worked to keep residents hydrated and fed with supplies provided by FEMA .
so assisted. Giannone helped a horse tied to a guardrail that was severely malnourished.
In one instance, Giannone said he and troopers came across a mother and baby outside and gave them food and water. An elderly couple on the second floor of their home was also provided food and water in a basket sent up to their window.
During traffic duties, Giannone said drivers would often give the troopers water and food.
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“People were just so thankful to have us there,” he said. Nearly all the troopers were able to communicate in Spanish, including Giannone. This was the first time he was deployed to an area
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Valerie is a goofy, young girl. She was an excellent mother to her beautiful kittens and an orphaned kitten who she accepted as her own. She has a deformed jaw that gives her an unusual appearance. She has been to a dental specialist, who did not recommend surgery. Valerie would love to be an only cat and is in the process of outgrowing some trust issues due to a rough start. Tiger is a handsome 3-year-old boy. He is very friendly, outgoing and personable. Tiger is fine as an only cat or living with other animals. He will adjust easily. For more information, visit www.hucatrescue.org, call 860-479-5173 or email hucatrescue@gmail.com.
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church has scheduled a healing and music service for the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.
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 860828-6586. 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 Church 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 Methodist Church, 103 Hotchkiss St., Sunday worship, 9 a.m. The
Exam hours – Wednesday, Jan. 17, Thursday, Jan. 18 and Monday, Jan. 22, 8 to 10 p.m. Berlin-Peck Memorial Library plans to provide access to group study space, computers and free Wi-Fi for high school students studying for mid-term exams. Students must arrive by 8 p.m. A certified therapy dog will also be at the library each night.
Prince of Peace The Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 1103 Chamberlain Highway, schedules Sunday worship service at 10:15 a.m. Call 860-828-5079 or visit princeofpeacelutheran06037.com.
Saint Gabriel’s Episcopal Church Saint Gabriel’s Episcopal Church, 68 Main St., East Berlin, Sunday Eucharist, 9 a.m.
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Mass is scheduled for Sundays, 9:30 a.m., 48 Cottage St., East Berlin. For more information, call 860-828-0331.
Movie Matinee – Friday, Jan. 12, 1 p.m. “Victoria & Abdul.” Rated PG-13. Saturday Afternoon Adult Book Group – Saturday, Jan. 13, 1 p.m. “One Man” by Andrew Gross.
St. Paul Church Mass schedule - Saturdays, 4 p.m.; Sundays, 7:30, 9, 10:30 a.m. and noon, 485 Alling St. Call 860-828-0331.
Download Magazine Class – Tuesday, Jan. 16, 1 p.m. Learn to download free magazines onto a tablet. Bring the tablet and library card. Registration is required. Make & Take: Book Flower Wreath – Thursday, Jan. 18, 6:30 p.m. Bring hot glue gun and glue sticks. Registration is required. Sit & Knit – Thursday, Jan. 18, 6 p.m. Drop-in. Movie Matinee – Friday, Jan. 19, 1 p.m. “Gifted.” Rated PG-13. Charlton Comic Event – Saturday, Jan. 20, 1 p.m. Jackie Zbuska, producer/director, and Keith Larsen, producer, of “Charlton Comics: The Movie” discuss the production of the film. Registration is required. See Library, A13
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Obituaries Robert B. Donfried, Sr. fense, Korean Service with two stars, Combat Infantry Badge, and a Bronze Star. After his return from Korea, Bob began his career as a carpenter and started his business, Dornfried Builders, and his reputation for hard work was well known. He served on the Berlin Veterans‘ Commission and the Selective Service Board. A regular blood donor, he donated 17 gallons of blood, and volunteered for the Red Cross as a driver, and for 18 years at The Hospital of Central Connecticut as an escort where he was recognized as Volunteer of the Year. A proud member of the Berlin Lions Club for 44 years, he served as club president, fair chairman, and memorial pool president. One of his greatest joys was as superintendent of the cattle building at the fair. He was named a Knight of the Blind, and received the highest recogni-
Evelyn (Roux) Cammarata Cottage St., East Berlin. Burial in the State Veterans' Cemetery in Middletown will be at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Dementia Society of America, P.O. Box 600, Doylestown, Pa., 18901. Porter’s Funeral Service in Kensington is assisting her family.
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tion awarded to Lions members, The Melvin Jones Award. A true patriot, Bob was a charter member of VFW Post 10732 serving as Quartermaster and nine years as Commander, and was a member of the Outpost Harry Survivors Association, attending many reunions with his former brothers in arms. Although not Italian, he was an active member of the Berlin Italian Political Independent Club where he could often be found enjoying a game of cards, served on the Board of Directors, worked on the bocce courts, and the club addition, and in 1996 was named Man of the Year. He was also a very proud sponsor and supporter of the Berlin Little League and Babe Ruth Baseball League. In September 2017 Bob was recognized by the Town of Berlin with the creation of the Robert B. Dornfried Lifetime Volunteerism Award that will recognize other individuals who demonstrate the
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KENSINGTON — Robert Bertrum Dornfried, Sr., 86, of Kensington, loving husband of Margaret Ann (Creamer) Dornfried, passed away peacefully early Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018. Born in New Britain, son of the late Joseph and the late Pauline (Meyer) Dornfried, he lived his whole life in Kensington where he graduated from Berlin High School in 1949. He served in the U.S. Army in Korea in combat with the 3rd Infantry Division as a machine gunner and Machine Gun Squad Leader seeing action at Chorwon Valley and Outpost Harry. He received the Good Conduct Medal, United Nations Service Medal, National De-
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First responders are ready to help For many workers, things slow down during the holiday season. There are fewer calls to take, fewer meetings. Normally packed office parking lots thin out. The term “phoning it in” comes to mind.
to make the holidays a bit brighter for folks. Stuff-the-cruiser and other toy-gathering events were held throughout the area and Santa was even spotted distributing presents from a fire truck.
But for a good many workers, there is no holiday lull. Meanwhile, this past Saturday, a convoy of emerIn recent days, the Record- gency vehicles showed up Journal has reported story to David and Tracey Maafter story of intrepid law her's Cheshire home with enforcement personnel lights flashing and sirens and other first responders blaring to deliver nine carrying on with business contractor bags worth of as usual during this festive presents. — and freezing — time of The Mahers’ Christmas year. presents had been stolen, Here’s a sampling: so police officer Jay Bodell, president of the Cheshire In Meriden, firefighters re- Police Benevolent Associasponded to burst sprinkler tion, organized a donation pipes at two city elemeneffort for the family, which tary schools in one day, includes three youngsters. and Berlin fire crews knocked down three house After Bodell posted the fires during the month of Mahers’ story on the Police December. Benevolent Association and Cheshire Community Police have been busy as Facebook pages, donations well. poured into police headState cops investigated 494 quarters. "By Saturday, I had to say we couldn't take accidents and cited 1,410 any more gifts,” Bodell motorists with hazardous moving violations over the stated. New Year’s weekend, and A heartwarming story inpolice in Meriden and deed. Plainville are currently And yet another reason to searching for two missing give a much-deserved tip teens. of the hat to first responYes, there is no holiday ders, people who are albreak for first responders. ways ready to swoop in to And we can all be gratehelp, even during the holiful for that. days. Despite their hectic schedule, many local police, fire- Originally published in the fighters and ambulance Record-Journal. personnel still found time
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Need help getting started? You can pick up a reading log at the library or keep track of your books and your reading goals on Goodreads.com (or the Goodreads app). We will be Why not start the year off by offering an “Intro to challenging yourself to read Goodreads” class in Februmore. ary for those interested. Throughout the year, the liThe Berlin-Peck Memorial brary will help you keep up Library encourages you to start your own 2018 reading with your reading challenge. challenge as your New Year’s We’ll provide (optional) monthly reading themes, Resolution. Make this the book suggestions, quarterly year to expand your horimeet-ups and incentives. zons through books! Open yourself to new worlds, new Whether you choose to parperspectives and new emoticipate in these library tions by reading a variety of sponsored activities or do it books over the next 12 all on your own, we are hapNeed an alternative to mindlessly staring at your phone? Want to escape the depressing 24-hour news cycle? Looking for new ways to keep your brain sharp?
py to help you reach your personal goal. Several studies have shown that reading can help ease stress and depression, and increase empathy. These are some pretty important reasons to include more books in your life. Make this the year where reading makes a difference in your life. As you think about making your New Year’s Resolution, consider this quote: "Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body" (Joseph Addison). Carrie Tyszka is Head of Adult Services at Berlin-Peck Memorial Library
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Junior Achievement launches program with Berlin High Junior Achievement’s mission is to empower young people to own their economic success.
dents some insight on interviewing skills,” said community volunteer Marc Bayram, head golf professional at Timberlin Golf Course. “It A new initiative spearheaded was not too long ago that I by Junior Achievement of was in their shoes and did Southwest New England in not really know what my fupartnership with Chris Edge, ture had in store. With the the Director of Economic help of Junior Achievement, Development for Berlin, and the students of Berlin High Berlin High School, JA Path- will be prepared for life after ways to Careers lays the graduation. I tried to stress foundations for career sucthe importance of paying cess. your dues and working your way into a successful career Drawing on existing Junior Achievement programming, when school ends.” including JA Career Ready, Bayram went on to emphaJob Shadow, and Career Insize that, “rarely in life are spirations, the program taithings just handed to you, lors the various curricula to and it is critical to possess a the needs of Berlin schools. strong work ethic and inter-
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The program launched officially on Nov. 1 at Berlin High School with a workshop on interviewing skills provided to all 11th-grade students. Local volunteers from the Berlin business community donated their time and expertise to lead these sessions, allowing students to interact with and learn from entrepreneurs in industries from real estate to manufacturing to aerospace.
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Volunteers delivered programming to 233 students across 15 classrooms. The community volunteers first shared their personal backgrounds in school and business before leading a discussion of concepts such as employer expectations, job interviews, and job retention. The students then had an opportunity to practice their newfound skills with peer-to-peer mock interviews.
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“As a proud BHS alum,” said Jeremy Race, JA President and CEO. “I’m thrilled to see this program come to fruition. I believe students need to explore various ca-
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Berlin’s Lavoie, Graham have big night for hockey co-op The Newington/Berlin/ Manchester/Cromwell high school hockey team improved to 5-0 with a 6-1 victory over Shepaug/Litchfield/Nonnewaug/Thomaston. NBMC opened the scoring just 2 minutes into the game on a blast from Matt Lavoie
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Flu cases on the rise in Conn. Flu season is well underway, and flu has been described as “widespread” in the state. The Centers for Disease Control estimates that in the United States, influenza has resulted in between 9.2 million and 35.6 million illnesses, between 140,000 and 710,000 hospitalizations and between 12,000 and 56,000 deaths annually since 2010. The elderly, pregnant women and the very young are most susceptible.
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Meadowstone Motel Off I-91. NEWLY UPDATED ROOMS! Daily. Weekly. $175 weekly & up + sec. On Bus Line. FREE WI-FI . 203-239-5333
P/T AUTO AUCTION DRIVERS- MERIDEN, CT: Perfect for retirees, stay at home parents & others. Pay rate $10.10/hr. Every Thursday rain or shine, 8am-1pm. Clean DMV record, valid driver’s license, able to drive auto/standard. Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen. Call 860-5251109 or Apply at www. staffingct.com.
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ATTENTION DOG OWNERS! Dog Obedience Classes Starting Jan. 8, 2018 MONDAY Evenings at Cheshire Park & Rec. 8 week course Beginners Class 6:15pm Novice Class 7:15pm Advance Reg. Required This can be done online For further information TMS needs the following Call Cheshire Parks & Rec. 203-272-2743 from additions to the team: 9am to 4pm AFTER 5:00pm Call • Customer Care RepreINSTRUCTORS sentatives Bruce 203-235-4852. • Call Center Supervisor Phil 860-302-7077 • Jr Accountant Kathy 203-439-0501 • Escrow Analyst Michele 860-559-2725 • Internal Auditors • Investor Reporting Analyst • Reporting Analyst • Business Analyst / Project Manager Please go to our website to review the jobs postings: https://them oneysource.com/caree rs/
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“once in a lifetime” opheat. Call for details. portunity to join a team Ask About SPECIALS - Steve 203-619-4205 or where “People Matter” Lina 347-339-0235 1 BD apartments please review the full $800 /mo. Free Heat, job description on HW & Elec. Ask about MIDDLEFIELD-Sm 1 BD, Indeed.com; on site inour pet policy. Newly terviews will be concottage, deck, dock, renovated! Sec. dep. pets negot., $875.00, ducted during the req. 203-639-4868 ENGLISH & FRENCH open house/job fair avail. Feb 1. Call 860Bulldogs $850+; event. 347-3699. MERIDEN - 2 BedShih-tzu, Yorkie, Pug, rooms, kitchen, and LEGAL SECRETARY Poodle & Chihuahua, bath. Coin-op wash/ NEW HAVEN - 5 rooms, PART TIME - max. 20 $650+; 2 BR, first floor, freshly dry, W/D hkps, and hours/week, 10:00 Dobermans $950+. painted, off street storage pen in bsmt. a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Posi(860) 828-7442 parking, no utilities exOff street parking, 2nd tion in Town law office cept water, 650 credit fl., very desireable, no involving mostly cleriscore or greater, lease pets or smkg, 835/mo. cal duties, some legal & security, $1100/mo. + sec. 1 yr. lease, cr. experience required. 203-239-7657 chk., 203-608-8348 $16.00/hour. Forward resume to Department of Law, Room 308, Apartments For Rent Town of Wallingford, 45 South Main Street, MERIDEN - 2 BedWallingford, CT 06492 rooms, with sunny par- WLFD - 1 BR, first floor, on or before January lor, dining room, kitch$825/mo, off st. park., 23, 2018. EOE. en, bath, food storage trash removal, central room, and porch. Off air, appls. + d/w, water street parking, 2nd fl., only untility provided, They’re here! Business Owner / Service Provider? very desireable, no convenient to down CHRISTMAS PUPPIES! LIST YOUR SERVICE pets or smkg, 875/mo. town, railroad station, Purebred Maltese, male In Our Business / Service Directory + sec. 1 yr. lease, cr. Rt. 5, 61, and 91, Call and Female available, 203-238-1953 chk., 203-608-8348 Donna, 203-430-5577 $900 ea. 860.259.8233
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Wanted to Buy 1,2,3 Items or an Estate ûûûCA$Hûûû Todd Shamock 203-494-1695 ESTATE SALE SERVICE Costume Jewelry, Antiques, paintings, Meriden-made items.
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GARY Wodatch Demolition Svs Sheds, pools, decks, garages, debris removal. Quick, courteous svc. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Cell, 860-558-5430
CORNERSTONE Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203-2374283. CT Reg #601060.
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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SALT $135 Yard; Sand /Salt 7:2 dot mix $75. Yard PU; 100% calcium chloride $20. 50 lb bag. Mag chloride $17. 50 lb bag. Pallet prices avail. 24/7. 203-238-9846
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Thursday, January 11, 2018
Comcast hats, scarves drive celebrates 10 years From left: Sean Sexton, Comcast project manager; Greg Beers, Comcast project manager; Andy McCarthy, Comcast vice president of engineering; Kermit Rodriguez, Comcast manager of technical operations; VickyGalo, Comcast administrative assistant who has spearheaded this initiative for the past 10 years; Bill Haas, Comcast finance analyst; AJ Singh, Comcast finance manager.
For 10 years, Comcast employees based in the Western New England headquarters in Berlin, along with friends and family, have knitted and crocheted for a cause. This year the group handmade over 260 hats and scarves, most of which were donated to Operation Gratitude, a non-profit organization that distributes care packages to active-duty troops, as well as veterans, wounded heroes and emergency first-responders. More than 2,000 pieces have been made and donated since the campaign began.
Welcome to On The Menu. Let us help you find the perfect place to eat.
Whether it’s a celebration, date night, or just grabbing a bite to eat, this list of local restaurants is sure to satisfy your taste buds.
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Athena II Diner
Banana Brazil Grill
Colony Diner
142 Hanover Street Meriden, CT 06451 203-634-4912 facebook.com/ajsoasiscafe New Menu, Daily Lunch specials serving American Cuisine. Family Owned, operated. Recipient of Record-Journal’s Peoples Choice Award Best Wings. Kitchen open M.-Sat 10-10, Sun. 11-10
124 Hanover Street Meriden, CT 06451 www.bananabrazilgrill.com
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.
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.
Now Open. Offering Authentic South American Cuisine. Buffet changes daily. Join us for a friendly atmosphere and fresh cooked meals.
Duchess of Wallingford
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.
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