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Southington man gets GOP nod

New town manager can reside elsewhere

By Devin Leith-Yessian The Citizen

With a call for decreased spending and lower taxes, a Southington Republican is running against Speaker of the House Joe Aresimowicz. “If I get into Hartford, I will not vote for any tax increases. I will not vote for any of these wild spending items. We need to get this under control and I think we need new leadership to do that,” said Steve Baleshiski, a 21-yearold political science student at Tunxis Community College, after being nominated to run in the 30th district, which includes parts of Berlin and Southington. When he finished speaking, representatives of the Berlin and Southington Republican parties gathered at Central Pizza to discuss the nomination. "Steven came to us with a passion for

By Devin Leith-Yessian The Citizen

Town Manager Jack Healy will be allowed to keep his Litchfield residency under an employment agreement approved by the Town Council. Steve Baleshiski accepted the nomination for the Republican ticket for the 30th district. Devin Leith-Yessian, The Citizen

state politics and national politics,” said Brian Callahan, chairman of Baleshiski’s campaign and the Southington Republican Town Committee.

“Steven was well versed in all the issues that are facing our state ...” See GOP, A6

Reduced budget sent for a vote By Devin Leith-Yessian The Citizen

The Town Council voted along party lines to make further cuts to the general government and Board of Education budgets, which went to referendum Tuesday. Visit The Citizen online for more. The council, during a May 15 meet-

ing, reduced the town budget to $44.4 million, a $221,000 decrease, and the education spending plan to $43.6 million, a $250,000 reduction.

gle room,” said Mayor Mark Kaczynski. He estimated that the mill rate would increase by slightly under one mill after the revisions.

The figure still leaves the school system with an increase of approximately $600,000 over last year’s appropriation.

The largest cut was $125,000 slated for the replacement of phone systems in the elementary schools and at McGee Middle School. Board of Edu-

“I don’t think there’s much more wig-

See Vote, A7

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“We followed the charter, but we also allowed Mr. Healy some discretion,” Mayor Mark Kaczynski said at a council meeting Tuesday night, May 15. “Where he goes to sleep at night, I’m not so sure that has any bearing on the great job he’s done.” While the contract does specify that Healy must become a resident of the town within 12 months, it defines being a resident as “having a bodily presence in Berlin (in a place where Employee is physically located) for the term of this Agreement and where the usual conditions of household life exist.” “It is understood that residence does not mean ‘domiSee Manager, A3

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Manager

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cile’ and Employee may have more than one residence without violating this Agreement,” the contract continued. “Employer understands that Employee’s residence in Litchfield shall be his domicile.” The council voted to hire Healy on April 17, but the issue of his Litchfield home delayed the signing of a formal employment agreement as the council interpreted the phrasing of the charter, which reads: “at the time of appointment, said Manager need not be a resident of the town or of the State of Connecticut but the Manager

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mance as the interim town manager has been fine.

Democrats JoAnn AngelicoStetson and Karen Pagliaro voted against the hiring at the April meeting, with Democrat Peter Rosso absent. Stetson said the process lacked integrity, citing a lack of candidates. All four Republicans voted in favor of Healy’s hiring.

“He’s done a lot to move the town forward in his time here as the temporary town manager,” Kaczynski said. “I don't believe I’ve heard a negative comment about him.”

At the May 15 meeting all seven councilors voted to approve the agreement, with Rosso saying afterwards that he believes Healy’s perfor-

The mayor noted that Healy has applied for grants that the town hasn’t sought in the past and eliminated positions he considered unnecessary as they became vacant.

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2017 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report

Kensington Fire District Kensington, CT PWSID# CT0070011

We're pleased to present to you our Annual Drinking Water Quality Report, also known as the Consumer Confidence Report. This report, a requirement of the 1996 amendments to the Safe Drinking Water Act, is designed to inform you about the quality water and services we deliver to you every day. Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. We are committed to ensuring the quality of your water. Water Source Our water source consists of a consecutive supply from the New Britain Water Department, New Britain, CT. Our daily water production averages around 1,068,630 gallons, with an estimated yearly withdrawal of 390,050,000 gallons. We maintain approximately 44 miles of water main and our system serves an estimated population of 9,180 residents and maintains 3,080 service connections. Our certified lab is New Britain Water Laboratory. Since we purchase our water from the New Britain Water Department, we are not required to treat our water. Over the past year we have completed some improvements to our system. They consisted of installing 10 new fire hydrants, 50 old meters, and new office software. In the future, we plan to replace 300 feet of 1” and 1¼” water main, and also replacing 200 feet of old 6” cast iron main. We have meetings on the second and 4th Monday at 4pm at 947 Farmington Ave. (rear), Kensington, CT 06037. If you have any questions about this report or concerning your water system, please contact Daniel McKeon, Superintendent, at mailing address PO Box 2, Kensington, CT 06037 or telephone 860-828-9781. We want our valued customers to be informed about their water system. Source Water Protection Source water is untreated water from streams, rivers, lakes, or underground aquifers that is used to supply public drinking water. Preventing drinking water contamination at the source makes good public health sense, good economic sense, and good environmental sense. You can be aware of the challenges of keeping drinking water safe and take an active role in protecting drinking water. There are lots of ways that you can get involved in drinking water protection activities to prevent the contamination of the ground water source. Dispose properly of household chemicals, help clean up the watershed that is the source of your community's water, attend public meetings to ensure that the community's need for safe drinking water is considered in making decisions about land use. Contact our office for more information on source water protection, or contact the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at 1.800.426.4791. You may also find information on EPA’s website at http://cfpub.epa.gov/safewater/sourcewater/. A source water assessment report was recently completed by the Connecticut Department of Public Health, Drinking Water Division. The completed Assessment report is available for access on the Drinking Water Division’s web site: http://www.ct.gov/dph/cwp/view.asp?a=3139&q=398262&dphNav_GID=1824. The assessment found that this public drinking water source has a high susceptibility to potential sources of contamination. Additional source water assessment information can be found at the Environmental Protection Agency’s website: http://cfpub.epa.gov/safewater/sourcewater/. Water Quality Kensington Fire District routinely monitors for contaminants in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. The following table shows any detection resulting from our monitoring for the period of January 1st to December 31st, 2017. It's important to remember that the presence of these contaminants does not necessarily pose a health risk. The sources of drinking water include rivers, lakes, ponds and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and radioactive material and can pick up substances resulting from human or animal activity. All sources of drinking water are subject to potential contamination by substances that are naturally occurring or man made. Contaminants that may be present in source water include: Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife. Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, can be naturally occurring or result from urban storm water runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming. Pesticides and herbicides may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm water runoff, and residential uses. Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff, and septic systems. Radioactive contaminants 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, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health. The table below lists all of the drinking water contaminants that were detected through out water quality monitoring and testing. The presence of contaminants in the water does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk.

Kensington Fire District had NO violations in 2017 TEST RESULTS

Unless otherwise noted, testing was done in 2017 Contaminant

Violation Y/N

Level Detected

Unit Measurement

MCLG

MCL

Likely Source of Contamination

Microbiological Contaminants Total Coliform Bacteria (2017)

Absent

Highest monthly # of positive samples

Absent

1 positive

Turbidity (6/12/17)

1.7

ntu

N/A

Naturally present in the environment Soil runoff

Inorganic Contaminants

Copper* N ppm 1.3 AL=1.3 Corrosion of household plumbing systems ND (2016) Lead* N ppb 0 AL=15 Corrosion of household plumbing systems ND (2016) * = Reported results are the 90th percentile value (the value that 90% of all samples are less than). Of the 21 Lead samples collected in June 2016, we had only one sample that was detected at 4.0 ppb. Therefore, our resulting 90th percentile, which is used for compliance purposes, was calculated as not detected. All of the copper results were not detected.

Disinfection By-Products Chlorine (2017)

RAA: 1.46 (0.0-4.4)

ppm

MRDLG =4

MRDL =4

Water additive used to control microbes

Initial Distribution System Evaluation (IDSE) Data** Level Unit Contaminant Likely Source of Contamination Detected Measurement HAA5 RAA: 8.70 [Total Haloacetic Acids] ppb By-product of drinking water chlorination (0.0-13.1) (2017 – Farmington Ave location) TTHM RAA: 40.03 ppb [Total Trihalomethanes] By-product of drinking water chlorination (20.0-63.8) (2017 – Farmington Ave location) HAA5 RAA: 9.68 ppb [Total Haloacetic Acids] By-product of drinking water chlorination (4.6-15.0) (2017 – Ellwood Rd location) TTHM RAA: 37.93 ppb [Total Trihalomethanes] By-product of drinking water chlorination (19.0-59.8) (2017 – Ellwood Rd location) **In 2017, under the EPA Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (DBPR) our water system was required to conduct an Initial Distribution System Evaluation (IDSE). The IDSE is used to determine the levels of disinfection byproducts (TTHM & HAA) in the distribution system for future regulations. Disinfection byproducts are the result of the disinfection of your drinking water. They form when the disinfectants combine with naturally occurring organic matter in the water. The IDSE data was not used for compliance purposes by the CT Department of Public Health-Drinking Water Section, and test results were not required to meet the MCL of 60 ppb for HAA and 80ppb for TTHM. Note: The state allows us to monitor for some contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants do not change frequently. Not all contaminants are tested for every year due to monitoring waivers and therefore we must use the most recent round of sampling. Some of our data is more than one year old, however, is limited to no older than 5 years. Units: Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/l) - one part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000. Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter - one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in

Units: Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/l) - one part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000. Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter - one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000. Picocuries per liter (pCi/L) - picocuries per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water. Micrograms per Liter (µg/1) – a measure of radioactivity in water. Millirems per year (mrem/year) – a measure of radiation absorbed by the water. Nephelometric Turbidity Unit (NTU) - nephelometric turbidity unit is a measure of the clarity of water. Turbidity in excess of 5 NTU is just noticeable to the average person. Definitions: Action Level (AL) - the concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow. Treatment Technique (TT) - A treatment technique is a required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water. Million Fibers per Liter (MFL) - million fibers per liter is a measure of the presence of asbestos fibers that are longer than 10 micrometers. Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) - The MCL is the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology. Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) - The MCLG is the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. Drinking Water Equivalent Level (DWEL) – A lifetime exposure concentration protective of adverse, non-cancer health effects, that assumes all of the exposure to a contaminant is from a drinking water source. Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL) - The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants. Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG) - The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants. Running Annual Average (RAA) - The average of all monthly or quarterly samples for the last year at all sample locations. Non Detect (ND) - The contaminant was not detected. Not Applicable, Not Established (N/A)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Lead - Major Sources in Drinking Water: Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits. Health Effects Statement: Infants and 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 this water over many years could develop kidney problems or high blood pressure. Copper - Major Sources in Drinking Water: Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits; leaching from wood preservatives Health Effects Statement: 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 people who drink water containing copper in excess of the action level over many years could, suffer liver or kidney damage. People with Wilson’s Disease should consult their personal doctor. Arsenic: The U.S. EPA adopted the new MCL standard of 10 ppb in October 2001. Water systems must meet this new standard by January 2006. Fluoride: Fluoride levels must be maintained between 1-2 ppm, for those water systems that fluoridate the water. Lead/Copper: Action levels are measured at consumer’s tap. 90% of the tests must be equal to or below the action level; therefore, the listed results above have been calculated and are listed as the 90th percentile. Total Coliform Bacteria - Reported as the highest monthly number of positive samples, for water systems that take < 40 samples per month. Coliforms are bacteria which are naturally present in the environment and are used as an indicator that other, potentially-harmful bacteria may be present. Our tests have all been negative. TTHM/HAA5: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) and Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) are formed as a by-product of drinking water chlorination. This chemical reaction occurs when chlorine combines with naturally occurring organic matter in water. Turbidity: Turbidity has no health effects. However, turbidity can interfere with disinfection and provide a medium for microbial growth. Turbidity may indicate the presence of disease-causing organisms. These organisms include bacteria, viruses, and parasites that can cause symptoms such as nausea, cramps, diarrhea, and associated headaches.

As you can see by the table, our system had no violations. We’re proud that your drinking water meets all Federal and State requirements. The EPA has determined that your water IS SAFE at these levels. All 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 the 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 at 1-800-426-4791. For most people, the health benefits of drinking plenty of water outweigh any possible health risk from these contaminants. 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/Center of Disease Control (CDC) guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by cryptosporidium and other microbiological contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791). 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. We are responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for thirty (30) seconds to two (2) 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://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead. Water Conservation Tips Water conservation measures are an important first step in protecting our water supply. Such measures not only save the supply of our source water, but can also save you money by reducing your water bill. Water is a limited resource so it is vital that we all work together to maintain it and use it wisely. Here are a few tips you can follow to help conserve. Additional information on water conservation may be obtained by accessing EPA’s “Water Use Efficiency Program” webpage: http://www.epa.gov/owm/water-efficiency/index.htm:

o Check for leaky toilets (put a drop of food coloring in the tank, let it sit if the water in the bowl turns color, you have a leak). A leaking faucet or toilet can dribble away thousands of gallons of water a year. o Consider replacing your 5-gallon per flush toilet with an efficient 1.6 gallon per flush unit. This will permanently cut your water consumption by 25%. o Run only full loads in dishwashers and washing machines. Rinse all hand-washed dishes at once. o Turn off the faucet while brushing teeth, or shaving. o Store a jug of ice water in the refrigerator for a cold drink.

o Water lawn and plants in the early morning or evening hours to avoid excess evaporation. Don’t water on a windy, rainy or very hot day. o Water shrubs and gardens using a slow trickle around the roots. A slow soaking encourages deep root growth, reduces leaf burn or mildew and prevents water loss. Select low-water demanding plants that provide an attractive landscape without high water use. o Apply mulch around flowers, shrubs, vegetables and trees to reduce evaporation, promote plant growth and control weeds. Shrubs and ground covers require less maintenance, less water and provide year-round greenery. o Be sure that your hose has a shut-off nozzle. Hoses without a nozzle can spout 10 gallons more per minute. o When washing your car, wet it quickly, turn on the spray, wash it with soapy water from the bucket, rinse quickly. o Be sure sprinklers water only your lawn, not the pavement. o Never use the hose to clean debris off your driveway or sidewalk. Use a broom. o Rinse other items, such as bicycles or trash, on the lawn to give your grass an extra drink. We, at Kensington Fire District, work hard to provide top quality water to every tap. Water is a limited resource so it is vital that we all work together to maintain it and use it wisely. We ask that all our customers help us protect and preserve our drinking water resources, which are the heart of our community, our way of life, and our children’s future. Please contact us with any questions. Thank you for working together for safe drinking water.

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HAA5 RAA: 9.68 ppb [Total Haloacetic Acids] By-product of drinking water chlorination (4.6-15.0) (2017 – Ellwood Rd location) TTHM RAA: 37.93 ppb [Total Trihalomethanes] By-product of drinking water chlorination (19.0-59.8) (2017 – Ellwood Rd location) **In 2017, under the EPA Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (DBPR) our water system was required to conduct an Initial Distribution System Evaluation (IDSE). The IDSE is used to determine the levels of disinfection byproducts (TTHM & HAA) in the distribution system for future regulations. Disinfection byproducts are the result of the disinfection of your drinking water. They form when the disinfectants combine with naturally occurring organic matter in the water. The IDSE data was not used for compliance purposes by the CT Department of Public Health-Drinking Water Section, and test results were not required to meet the MCL of 60 ppb for HAA and 80ppb for TTHM. Note: The state allows us to monitor for some contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants do not change frequently. Not all contaminants are tested for every year due to monitoring waivers and therefore we must use the most recent round of sampling. Some of our data is more than one year old, however, is limited to no older than 5 years.

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"The differences between the way I look at things and the way Aresimowicz looks at things is pretty stark,â&#x20AC;? said Baleshiski. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He's on the record saying that he doesn't think we have a spending problem, we have a revenue problem. I totally disagree with that.â&#x20AC;? He also criticized Aresimowiczâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s support for highway tolls. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They raise the price of driving, they raise the price of shipping goods to the stores,â&#x20AC;? he said. Aresimowicz, D-Berlin, said the bill he supported authorized a study on the implementation of tolls to make the upkeep of highways more equitable, saying that Connecticut residents are paying the full cost, while out of state drivers get a â&#x20AC;&#x153;freebee.â&#x20AC;? He noted the past two budgets that have passed the House under his leadership were bipartisan and said he has been critical of some spending measures Gov. Dannel Malloy has pushed for. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been at this now 14 years. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been against budgets, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve voted for budgets,â&#x20AC;? he said. Baleshiski â&#x20AC;&#x153;has to really articulate where heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to make cuts.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d love to have a discussion with him and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure we will over the coming months,â&#x20AC;? Aresimowicz added.

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Thursday, May 24, 2018

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cation President Matthew Tencza said replacement parts are no longer available for the phones at McGee.

“To cut a cruiser out with the latest cuts didn’t make any sense,” said Democratic councilor Peter Rosso, who was joined by fellow Democrats Karen Pagliaro and JoAnn Angelico-Stetson in voting against the cuts.

Rosso said that he would have voted in favor of passing the finance board’s rec-

He said prior to the council’s vote, he had told members

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“I wasn’t happy with the cuts, especially to the Board of Education,” he said. “We already cut them to the bone.”

“The Board of Education as a whole is very disturbed that a $250,000 cut was made. We put forward a very responsible budget,” Tencza said. “We didn’t really leave any room for this kind of reduction.”

that further cuts could impact the availability of interscholastic sports at McGee, Advanced Placement classes at the high school, the Effective School Solutions special education program, and arts classes. He said implementing parking fees and pay-to-play sports for high school students had also been discussed.

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The council also voted to remove the $32,000 purchase of a van for the school system, $25,000 for the replacement of carpets at McGee and $39,000 saved through the purchase of two new police cruisers, rather than three.

ommended budget, which called for a $1 million cut to the general government’s funding, bringing it to $44.6 million while leaving the Board of Education untouched at $43.9 million.

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Berlin police officers awarded with Lifesaving Award By Devin Leith-Yessian The Citizen

When local resident Luis Rivera collapsed while walking to bed late one night last August, he said it felt like he fell asleep and woke up in the hospital. He suffered a cardiac arrest.

When his wife Irma Rivera heard him fall to the ground, she called the police after being unable to rouse him. Officer Tom Blake arrived approximately a minute after the call was received and began CPR after finding Rivera without a pulse. Blake was followed shortly afterward by Officer Bran-

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don Lagueux and Sgt. Shawn Solek, who shocked Rivera twice with an automated external defibrillator before an ambulance arrived and shuttled him to New Britain General Hospital. Nine months later, Rivera presented the three officers with the Lifesaving Award at the Berlin Police Department’s biennial awards ceremony.

After remaining at New Britain General for five days and later being transferred to St. Francis hospital for rehabilitation, doctors were unable to find any cause for Rivera’s arrhythmia. He had been dieting and exercising prior to the incident, and is not elderly.

“You’re doing all the right things … you can be in perfect physical condition and something like this can hap”I just wanted to shake their pen,” Rivera said. He now hand and acknowledge has an implantable carthem,” he said. “It felt great, I dioverter-defibrillator near finally got to meet them.” the center of his chest,

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Berlin Police Lt. James Gosselin, the department’s CPR instructor, said such a fast recovery time and the lack of any neurological damage, which can set in within minutes, is remarkable in a cardiac arrest.

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Girl Scout Cookies Culinary Class for Toddlers: May 25, 9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. Stew Leonard's of Newington, 3475 Berlin Turnpike, Newington.

Berlin High School: Art Show Reception: May 29, 6:30 p.m. Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road, Berlin.

Missalette Changeover: May 25, 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. St. Paul Parish, 485 Alling St., Kensington.

LEGO Club Meetings PK4, K-2, 3-5: May 29, 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. St. Paul Parish, 485 Alling St., Kensington.

Movie Showing: Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri: May 25, 12:30 p.m. Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road, Berlin.

New Day Bereavement Group: May 29, 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. St. Paul Parish, 485 Alling St., Kensington.

SPS Teacher Appreciation Week: May 25, St. Paul Parish, 485 Alling St., Kensington.

Saturday Car wash: May 26, 12 p.m. 4 p.m. $5. Berlin High School, 139 Patterson Way, Berlin.

Wednesday Art Exhibit: May 30, BerlinPeck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road, Berlin. Bradley Mountain Farm Goat Nannies: May 30, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Bradley Mountain Farms, 537 Shuttle

Member Luncheon featuring Joanne Lipman, Chief Content Officer, Gannett and Former Editor in Chief: May 30, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. $26. Red Lion Hotel Cromwell, formerly Radisson Hotel) 100 Berlin Road, Cromwell. Messages from the other side and psychic readings: May 30, 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. $30 in advance; $35 at the door. Academy Printing, 900 Farmington Ave., Berlin. 860-202-9837. Super Kids: May 30, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. New Britain Public Library, 20 High St., New Britain. 860-2243155.

BPD basketball: May 27, 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. St. Paul Parish, 485 Alling St., Kensington. Open Farm Day (Tentative): May 27, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Bradley Mountain Farms, 537 Shuttle Meadow Road, Southington.

Class Night: June 1, 5 p.m. 8:30 p.m. St. Paul Parish, 485 Alling St., Kensington. First Friday Breakfast: June 1, 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. St. Paul Parish, 485 Alling St., Kensington.

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Thursday, May 24, 2018

Letters to the Editor Tolls are not the answer

Where is the accountability?

To the editor: Connecticut spends $99,417 per mile of highway for administrative expenses. The national average is just $10,864. What is Connecticut doing so special administratively? Here’s some information seldom brought up in the public debate regarding tolls : The cost per car will average between 10-20 cents per mile, depending on the time of day (called congestion pricing), and up to 70 percent of the tolls will be paid by Connecticut commuters – not out-of-staters! The notion of just a few tolls at our borders was just protoll propaganda. We already receive $750 million per year from the feds for not having tolls. Current State Representative Catherine Abercrombie has stated she’s in favor of tolls and yet another plan by the DOT for further review. The 2015 report for the DOT by consultant CDM Smith said there could be as many as 121 toll gantries across Connecticut. These tolls would be all over the state on highways and limited access highways – such as Routes 8, 7 and 2. If a new, non-elected Transportation Authority were ever authorized to run them, as proposed, politicians could say they have no control over the tolls or the fees charged in the future.

The Republican Senate put forth a balanced budget months ago, and in it, the STF was funded without installing tolls. What needs to be done is to reject Governor Malloy’s 30year infrastructure spending bill of $100 billion! Spending is the real issue and tolls are not the solution. Perhaps, stopping the financial insanity in Hartford is the solution. Lou Arata Republican candidate for the 83rd District

Steve has been involved with the Southington Republicans for seven years, and after seeing friends move away and his dad's business lose clients due to businesses relocating, he said "enough." Steve is working to reform the SEBAC agreement Aresimowicz championed and thoroughly disagrees that Connecticut has a revenue problem, not a spending problem. The GOP-endorsed candidate in the 83rd District is Lou Arata, who retired after succeeding in business and is currently a partner managing an equestrian facility.

The leaders we need To the editor:

Lou feels Cathy Abercrombie Republican delegates recent- failed her constituents by ly endorsed local candidates passing two of the largest tax and spending increases in for the November election. the history of our state. Robert Smedley, candidate for the 6th District, is Minority Lou will support fiscal reforms that will reduce taxaLeader for the Common tion on residents and corpoCouncil Ward 4 in New rations and bring an enBritain. trepreneurial spirit back to A graduate of New Britain Connecticut. High School and UConn, Read more about Lou Robert is director of facilities at www.louarata.com. and security at New Britain High School and was a New These candidates will be in Britain police explorer; servtown throughout the suming on the regional cadet mer and fall. We hope you board. have the opportunity to Robert is running against Ter- meet them. ry Gerratana and pledges to I believe you will agree that find opportunities to reduce Connecticut needs a change waste and to support New – to fiscal sanity. We need to Britain and Berlin. elect these candidates to do just that. Candidate for the 30th District, Steve Baleshiski, is runAnne Reilly ning against Joe Aresimowicz. Berlin Republican Town Committee Chair Steve is a Southington High School graduate, a student at

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Kicking the can To the editor: On May 16, the Republicancontrolled Town Council made cuts – additional cuts – to the Board of Finance’s recommended budget, which the board reduced by just under $1 million. The council adopted cuts that included police cars/equipment, a new rug for McGee’s auditorium (which presents a potential safety hazard and hasn't been changed in over 25 years), and a minivan that transports students to and from school. Also, it adopted a $250,000 reduction in the Board of Education's operating budget for the next fiscal year. Nevertheless, the majority party, even prior to the council adopting the cuts, put up signs asking the taxpayers to vote down the budget once again. Who runs this town? In summary, these cuts are only going to come at the cost of the taxpayers later on. The majority party thinks kicking the can down the road is a good enough option for this town. Just remember under the current Republican majority, your taxes keep going up, and services are plummeting. Frederick Morley Berlin

Lesson learned To the editor: I recently received a call from our animal control officer regarding a concerned

– and anonymous – neighbor's belief that I was feeding a fox in my yard. Yep, midwinter, during a weeklong freezing, icy stretch, I tossed fruit (and once, some vegetable soup I had gotten tired of ) by the shed in my backyard to ensure that the fox made it through that hard week. Then I got online to learn how to help – and how not to help – wildlife. I found some startling information. Some people in the country have personally fed – even hand-fed – foxes, even inviting them into their home like pets. I learned that feeding wildlife causes animal dependency and can lead to aggressive behavior, as the wild animal assumes dominance over a yard or house. Yikes! I still have not found out if my one week of under-theshed support was wise or just well-intentioned, but the more I've read, the more I have learned that good intentions without good information can cause major problems. I still have not seen the fox famous for hanging around the Town Hall area, but he appears to be doing well according to the pics and posts on on BerlinBuzz Thanks to the concerned neighbor and Jan Lund for supporting increased knowledge about interactions with wildlife, for our safety and theirs. Patricia Jasniewicz Berlin

Little League baseball news Major League The Ryan T. Lee Red Sox bested the Uncle D's Diner Rangers 18-7, earning their second victory of the season. Max Ding pitched five innings for the Sox. Eli Rice closed things out. Jonah Shackford, Terrence Dornfried, Gavin Carrubba,

Ding and Logan Szczesniak contributed hits for the victors. Dornfried manufactured a triple and two singles, and turned in great defensive work in centerfield, chasing down three fly balls. The Rangers’ offense was powered by AJ Gafford, Jacob Uliasz, Brandon Garrity and

Aiden Newell. Spending time on the hill for the Rangers were Justin Eckrote, Mason Toce and Josh Beaudoin. In other recent action, the Red Sox topped the Beacon Pharmacy Mets 4-3. Send youth sports to ncarroll@ record-journal.com.

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Editorial: State in training for rail line debut How many of us understand that it can take a mile or more to stop a speeding train? That’s one of the facts the Connecticut Department of Transportation wants us to know, with train traffic along the CTrail Hartford Line about to increase dramatically next month. Just in time for the longawaited debut of the new service, which is scheduled to launch on June 16, the state has started a safety campaign alerting motorists about the increased number of trains that will be passing through the many grade crossings along the way. This is more than just a good idea — it is absolutely essential to ensure safety, especially between New Haven and Hartford, where car-vs.train accidents have been all too common for years. Weekday roundtrip passenger service on the Hartford Line will increase from six to 17 trips per day between New Haven and Hartford and from six to 12 trips per day between Hartford and Springfield. And those numbers may well increase if the service catches on. In advance of the launch, throughout early June the number of daily test trains will increase. Electronic signs will alert drivers in various towns to the increase in daily trains and remind them to obey traffic

Passengers step off an Amtrak train at the Meriden train station, Thursday, April 19.

laws. The trains can travel at speeds as high as 110 mph through crossings in North Haven, Wallingford, Meriden, and Berlin — so there is still room for a great deal of caution, even though the

gates and signals at crossings 1980s. Three more people have been upgraded as part perished in a 1992 car-train of the $700 million Hartford crash, also in Wallingford. Line project. There will still be six grade Let’s not forget: In Wallingcrossings in Wallingford and ford alone, five people were five in Meriden. (Brooks killed at grade crossings dur- Street will be closed.) ing a three-year span in the And it remains to be seen how automotive traffic will be affected, with almost triple the number of weekday trains through busy

Memorial Day plans set propeller transport plane. The parade will begin at 9 a.m. at St. Paul’s Church on Peck Street, turning right onto Farmington Avenue and proceeding to Massirio Drive, where it will end at the Berlin Veterans Memorial Park. Mayor Mark Kaczynski and Thomas J. Saadi, commissioner of the state Depart-

ment of Veterans Affairs, will speak at a ceremony held at the park, beginning at approximately 10 a.m. The ceremony will be followed by the fire department’s annual Autorama Car Show at Sage Park.

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Berlin’s Memorial Day Parade will be held Saturday, May 26. The parade will feature the high school and middle school marching bands, the Berlin High Madrigal Singers performing the National Anthem and America the Beautiful, and a rifle volley from the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion. The Air Force will fly over Farmington Avenue with a C-130, a four-

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Author to discuss region’s ‘world-class landscapes’ Forged by nature and sculpted by time, the lofty traprock ridges in Berlin and the surrounding Connecticut Valley create an extraordinary landscape that has been celebrated by artists, outdoor enthusiasts and scientists for generations. On Tuesday, June 19, at 6:30 p.m., in the BerlinPeck Memorial Library’s Delaney Room, the Berlin Historical Society will host author, educator and environmental scientist Peter LeTourneau as he shares insights on this storied landscape in a presentation that will include spectacular photography of the region by Robert Pagini.

L eTourneau’s lecture, “No Place Like Home: The World-Class Landscapes and Environmental History of the Berlin Region,” w ill be followed by a reception and signing of his book, “The Traprock Landscapes of New England: Environment, History and Culture.” LeTourneau will present thought-provoking facts, historic images and Pagini's arresting photographs. Once called "the boldest and most beautiful" landscapes of New England, thousands of visitors have flocked to the traprock hills for inspiration and recreat i o n .

LeTourneau and Pagini, both Meriden natives, were inspired at an early age by these ancient volcanic h i l l s. Tracing the influence of natural history on cultural development in the Con-

necticut Valley, LeTourneau will present a compelling argument that the rocky highlands are landscapes of national significance, where the combination of geology, geography, water resources, cli-

photographer specializing in landscapes and nature. He was trained as a painter at the Paier School of Art, where he focused on naturalistic landscapes and the trompe l'oeil style.

L eTourneau is a research affiliate of the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Columbia University, and a visiting scholar in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Wesleyan University. His extensive studies on the geology, ecology, and history of the Connecticut Valley have been widely published, and he has presented numerous academic and public lectures on this fascinating region.

A master cabinet maker, he creates objects and interiors in fine woods. He is an active member of the Meriden Land Trust, and formerly sat on the Meriden Conservation Commission. His award-winning photographs have been featured in CFPA, National Park Service and Meriden Land Trust publications, and Diane Smith’s book: "Seasons of Connecticut." — Press Release

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IRVING OIL

BEST MOBILE / PHONE STORE

LAVORGNA FUEL OIL SERVICE

VERIZON

BEST CAR WASH

STIELAU OIL CO INC

BEST PEST CONTROL

ST. PAULS CHURCH

WINNER

BEST FUNERAL HOME

WINNER

KENSINGTON CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

SECOND PLACE

BETHANY COVENANT CHURCH, BERLIN, CT

THIRD PLACE

BEST WESTERN PLUS NEW ENGLAND INN & SUITES

WINNER

THIRD PLACE

BEST WEDDING VENUE WINNER

PORTER’S FUNERAL HOME SECOND PLACE

CLASSIC AUTO WASH BERLIN CT

BERLIN MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME THIRD PLACE

CARLSON FUNERAL HOMES ERICKSON-HANSEN FUNERAL HOME

BEST CARPET CLEANING WINNER

BALTIC RESTAURANT

SECOND PLACE

DANIEL’S CLEANING SERVICES

BEST HEATING & A/C SERVICE

NADEAU BROTHERS LLC

WINNER

BEST DRY CLEANER

RILEY PLUMBING AND HEATING SECOND PLACE

WINNER

KENSINGTON CLEANERS

CIAFFAGLIONE PLUMBING LLC

BEST CLEANERS

GRADY MECHANICAL LINK MECHANICAL SERVICES, INC

THIRD PLACE

SECOND PLACE THIRD PLACE

BIG Z CLEANERS LLC

BEST LOCKSMITH WINNER

THE FLYING LOCKSMITHS CENTRAL CT

Kensington Insurance, LTD. Family Owned & Operated Since 1979

THANK YOU

FOR CHOOSING US! BERLIN’S BEST INSURANCE AGENT!

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ORKIN PEST & TERMITE CONTROL

WINNER

DIAMOND BRITE CAR CARE

SHUTTLE MEADOW COUNTRY CLUB

JOSIE’S CORNER

WINNER

THIRD PLACE

SUPER SHINE CAR WASH

SECOND PLACE

THIRD PLACE

WINNER SECOND PLACE

BEST PLACE TO WORSHIP

SECOND PLACE

BEST FUEL & OIL CO.

BEST SERVICES

WINNER

BEST PET GROOMER WINNER

DIRTY DOG DO IT YOURSELF PET WASH AND PAWSTRY SHOP SECOND PLACE

CANINE DESIGN THIRD PLACE

RIVER RUN KENNELS

BEST PHOTOGRAPHER WINNER

ART RICH PHOTOGRAPHY SECOND PLACE

CLASSIC VIDEO PRODUCTION BERLIN CT THIRD PLACE

CLASSIC VIDEO, KENSINGTON

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BEST PLUMBER

BEST VETERINARIAN

WINNER

RILEY PLUMBING AND HEATING

KENSINGTON BIRD & ANIMAL HOSPITAL

JMB PLUMBING

ANIMAL HOSPITAL OF BERLIN

CIAFFAGLIONE PLUMBING LLC

COMPASSIONATE CARE VETERINARY HOSPITAL

BEST SELF STORAGE COMPANY

BEST SHOPPING

SECOND PLACE THIRD PLACE

WINNER

PUBLIC STORAGE SECOND PLACE

ABSOLUTE SELF STORAGE

BEST TATTOO PARLOR

BEST ANTIQUE STORE WINNER

TURNPIKE ANTIQUES & VINTAGE

WINNER

LIBERTY TATTOO LLC SECOND PLACE

NAUTILUS TATTOO

BEST TRAVEL AGENT WINNER

TRAVEL BY FARA LLC SECOND PLACE

BOB’S TRAVELWAY TOURS CRUISE KING INTERNATIONAL INC

Kaitlin Horn from the Berlin Citizen presents Best Real Estate Award to Elaine Pavasaris

BEST APPLIANCE STORE WINNER

Thank you for voting me “Best Real Estate Agent of the Year” for the 2nd year in a row

ACULER

BEST BRIDAL STORE WINNER

BRIDAL BELLS LLC SECOND PLACE

DAVID’S BRIDAL MANCHESTER CT GOOD CAUSE GIFTS THIRD PLACE

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I am very humbled to receive this award from the Berlin Citizen. Thank you to all my loyal fans(Buyers and Sellers) who voted for me. As a special thank you gift, call or email Elaine for Free “Forget Me Not” Seed Package. A gorgeous flower garden will not only enhance your home’s beauty but also increase its market value! Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Elaine G Pavasaris

Elaine G Pavasaris

for voting us Berlin’s Best Auto Body & Collision shop! 51 Woodlawn Rd, Berlin, CT

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BEST CHILDREN’S STORE

BEST GARDEN CENTER

BEST JEWELRY STORE

BEST MUSIC STORE

WINNER

MICKEY FINN’S

NUTMEG FARM GARDEN CENTER

DYNASTY JEWELRY

THE CHILDREN’S PLACE

KENSINGTON GARDEN CENTER

GOOD CAUSE GIFTS

BERLIN MUSIC CENTER INC MARTEL MUSIC STORE

BEST FLOOR COVERING STORE

LOWE’S HOME IMPROVEMENT

JARED’S

BEST GIFT STORE

BEST MATTRESS STORE

WINNER

BEST PACKING & SHIPPING STORE

GOOD CAUSE GIFTS

BEDDING BARN

WINNER

BEST FLORIST

BEST GROCERY

BEST MEAT MARKET

WINNER

PAINT STORE

STEW LEONARD’S OF NEWINGTON

KENSINGTON MARKET

WINNER

STOP & SHOP

STEW LEONARD’S OF NEWINGTON

SECOND PLACE

PRICE RITE OF CROMWELL

WEST SIDE MARKET

BEST FORMAL WEAR

BEST HARDWARE STORE

BEST MEN’S CLOTHING

WINNER

CENTER HARDWARE

MICKEY FINNS

LOWE’S HOME IMPROVEMENT

MEN’S WAREHOUSE

SECOND PLACE

THIRD PLACE

MATSON RUGS INC

SHARON ELIZABETH’S FLORAL DESIGNS L.L.C. SECOND PLACE

SECOND PLACE

BRIERLEY JOHNSON FLORIST THIRD PLACE

JT GHAMO- TAILORS CLOTHIERS TUXEDOS ZACCARIELLO’S TAILOR AND FORMAL WEAR

BEST FURNITURE

GUITAR CENTER

THE UPS STORE

JOHN BOYLE DECORATING CENTER

SECOND PLACE

THIRD PLACE

SCOTT’S FLOWERS

SECOND PLACE

THIRD PLACE

HOME DEPOT BERLIN CT

THIRD PLACE

SECOND PLACE

BEST PAWN SHOP WINNER

PAWN NATION CT SECOND PLACE

FAST EDDY’S EAST HARTFORD

SECOND PLACE

THIRD PLACE

THE HOME DEPOT

WINNER

BEDDING BARN

SECOND PLACE

BOB’S DISCOUNT FURNITURE

THANK YOU FOR VOTING THANK YOU FOR VOTING THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST CREDIT UNION US BEST CREDIT UNION US BEST CREDIT UNION IN BERLIN! THANK YOU FOR VOTING IN BERLIN! IN BERLIN! US BEST CREDIT UNION mickeyfinnstores.com

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THANK YOU BERLIN CITIZEN READERS FOR VOTING US

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BEST PET SUPPLIES

BEST SPORTING GOODS

WINNER

A S LABIENIEC

DICK’S SPORTING GOODS

DIRTY DOG DO IT YOURSELF PET

SUBURBAN SPORTS

PETSMART

SECOND PLACE

BEST SPIRITS

BEST SPORTS, FITNESS & EXERCISE

BEST TUXEDO STORE

BEST LIQUOR STORE

WINNER

BEST FITNESS CENTER/ GYM

SECOND PLACE

THIRD PLACE

BEST PICTURE FRAMER WINNER

AARDVARK ART STUDIO

BEST PRINT SHOP WINNER

AMITY PRINTING & COPY CENTER SECOND PLACE

ACADEMY PRINTING SERVICES THIRD PLACE

STAPLES

JT GHAMO- TAILORS CLOTHIERS TUXEDOS

BERLIN SPIRITS

BEST VAPE SHOP

WINE MERCHANTS THIRD PLACE

RAYS CIGAR & TOBACCO

CONNECTICUT BEVERAGE MART TOTAL WINE & MORE

BEST WOMEN’S CLOTHING

BEST WINERY

WINNER

MICKEY FINN’S

ARRIGONI WINERY

COLD WATER CREEK KARMA’S CLOSET CONSIGNMENT BOUTIQUE

PARADISE HILLS VINEYARD & WINERY

SECOND PLACE

BEST SEAFOOD MARKET

SECOND PLACE

WINNER

BLUE LOBSTER

SECOND PLACE

POWERHOUSE SUPER GYM THIRD PLACE

RELSON GRACIE JIU-JITSU ACADEMY CONNECTICUT

BEST GOLF COURSE WINNER

SHUTTLE MEADOW COUNTRY CLUB TIMBERLIN GOLF COURSE SECOND PLACE

BEST YOGA STUDIO

Thank You

STEW LEONARD’S OF NEWINGTON THIRD PLACE

FITNESS BY DESIGN

TUNXIS COUNTRY CLUB

CITY FISH MARKET INC SECOND PLACE

WINNER

FITNESS BY DESIGN SECOND PLACE

MASSAGE BY JORDAN ASHLEY STRENGTH IN NUMBERS LLC

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BEST NEW AUTO DEALER

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BEST VEHICLES, DEALERS & SERVICE

BEST AUTO REPAIRINDEPENDENT

BEST TIRE CENTER

BEST USED CAR DEALER

WINNER

CONNECTICUT TIRE SECOND PLACE

ABSOLUTE AUTO CENTER

PEP BOYS AUTO PARTS & SERVICE

JEM SYSTEMS INC

KENSINGTON AUTO SERVICES LTD

KENSINGTON AUTO SERVICES LTD RON’S AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR INC VILLAGE MOTORS

RON’S AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR INC SECOND PLACE

SECOND PLACE

THIRD PLACE

KENSINGTON AUTO SERVICES LTD THIRD PLACE

ABSOLUTE AUTO CENTER

BEST AUTO BODY/COLLISION

THIRD PLACE

BEST TRUCK DEALER WINNER

WINNER

TASCA FORD

CARSTAR BERLIN SECOND PLACE

TURNPIKE MOTORS AUTO BODY

BEST CAR SALESMAN

BEST AUTO DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT

WINNER

ABSOLUTE AUTO CENTER SECOND PLACE

KENSINGTON AUTO SERVICES LTD

WINNER

ABSOLUTE AUTO CENTER

BEST NEW CAR DEALER

SECOND PLACE

RON’S AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR INC

WINNER

THIRD PLACE

SCHALLER SUBARU

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BERTERA SUBARU OF HARTFORD

WINNER

SECOND PLACE

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BEST CHICKEN WINGS • BEST KARAOKE BEST DJ • BEST NEIGHBORHOOD BAR

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We would like to thank everyone who voted for us and for your continued support over the past seven years.

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Heritage Plaza

2018 Best of Berlin Winners

BEST OF... AWARDS 2 0 1 8

Kensington Bird & Animal Hospital 1st Place Best Veterinarian (860) 828-7736 kbahonline.vetstreet.com

Aardvark Art Studio 1st Place Best Picture Framer (860) 829-0077 theaardvarkartstudio.com

Craig M. Kaufman, DPM Connecticut Foot Care Centers, LLC 1st Place Best Podiatrist (860) 828-9455 www.ctfootcare.com Amity Printing & Copy Center 1st Place Best Print Shop www.amityprints.com (860) 828-0202

Berlin Music Center Inc 1st Place Best Music Store (860) 828-4886

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Thank you for voting us #1 in Berlin! 86897-01

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Library Briefs East Berlin Library

for adults and children. Drop Hours - East Berlin Library is off at 834 Worthington St. open Mondays and ThursBerlin-Peck days, 3 to 5 p.m. and 6:30 to Memorial Library 8:30 p.m. Hours: Monday through Berlin Free Library Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Spring cleaning? The library Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. accepts gently-used books

Business Owner / Service Provider?

LIST YOUR SERVICE

In Our Business / Service Directory

203-238-1953

Understanding prostate health Nine-year-old Beeber is a sweet, kind boy in need of a loving home. There are many kittens at this time of year, and he is being overlooked. Pistashio and his siblings were born outside on a porch. They are still a bit shy, but will blossom into loving kitties. Visit www.fobac.org for an application. For more information, call 860-828-5287.

The Umpire Strikes Back! Whatta force for fun...Star Wars Night, Chompers Piggy Bank Night and more.

In this FREE educational seminar, learn more about: •

Managing benign prostate enlargement and urinary issues

•

Signs of prostate cancer

•

Advances in the treatment of prostate cancer

•

Recommended screening guidelines

Thursday, May 31 | 6–7:30 pm The Hospital of Central Connecticut 100 Grand St., New Britain Lecture Room 1

Next Games:

Registration is required.

May 29 (7:05 pm) Baseball BINGO May 30 (7:05 pm) Chompers Piggy Bank Giveaway Presented by Liberty Bank June 1 (7:05 pm) Star Wars Night

Ryan P. Dorin, MD Board-certified urologist

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Bark-B-Que benefits animals in need Kick off summer with a rustic evening in a historic barn featuring food demonstrations, local craft beer, silent auctions and more—all to benefit pets in need at the Connecticut Humane Society. Fetch your seats for the Bark-B-Que celebration, set for Saturday, June 2, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., at A.S. Labieniec ’s barn, 945 Farmington Ave., Berlin. The event is a partnership between CHS, A.S. Labieniec and Flora and Rooster Co. restaurants, highlighting local businesses while saving local pets.

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appetizers. The event is family-friendly. Youngsters will have the chance to make toys for CHS pets and play animalthemed games. A.S. Labieniec mascot critters, including a rabbit named Hershey, turtles and birds, will also join the fun. Plus, weekend getaways, a weeklong vacation, sports packages and more will be up for grabs in a silent auction, and guests can win a Caribbean trip in a raffle. All funds raised at the event will benefit lifesaving care of pets at CHS. RSVP for Bark-B-Que or become a sponsor at CThumane.org today. For more information, call Priscilla Clark at 860-594-4502, ext. 6307. — Press Release

MERIDEN MERIDEN JOB FAIR JOB FAIR MERIDEN

WHEN: June 15, 2018 12pm - 5pm

WHERE: 24 Colony St., Meriden Ground Floor

This event is open to all employers and a great opportunity to WHERE: WHEN: promote your business and find the talent you’ve been searching for!

MERIDEN JOB FAIR WHERE:

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WHEN: June 15, 2018 12pm - 5pm

JOB FAIR

June 15, 2018

24 Colony St., Meriden

Booking Deadline: June 1,to • 8’ xis 8’ space with draped sidegreat rails and skirted 6’2018 table +Vendor 2 chairsBenefits: This event open to all opportunity Space is limited. This event is employers open toandall-a 5pm employers and a great opportunity to rails and skirted 6’ table + 2 chairs Ground Floor 12pm promote •your business and find & theEmployer talent you’ve been searching Reserve your booth 2 Lunch Vouchers Reception at 5pmfor! • 8’ x 8’ space with draped sideTODAY! Cost: promote your business and find the talent you’ve been searching for! The MidState Chamber at $300: Employer Exhibitor • 2 LunchCall Vouchers & Employer Reception at 5pm • Application & Interview Space (203) 235-7901 or email $500: Employer Program Sponsor This event is open to all employers and a great opportunity to • Application & Interview Space • Walking distance from the new Meriden Train Station and the info@midstatechamber.com promote your business and includes find the talent been searching logo you’ve on Chamber website• for! Walking distance from the new Meriden Train Station and the Vendor Benefits: Meriden Green Summer Concert Series Kick-Off from 7-9pm & event signage Meriden Green Summer Concert Series Kick-Off from 7-9pm • 8’ x 8’ space with draped side rails and skirted 6’ table + 2 chairs A PARTNERSHIP OF: • 2 Lunch Vouchers & Employer Reception at 5pm Booking Deadline: June 1, 2018 Booking Deadline: June 1, 2018 Vendor Benefits: Space is limited. • Application & Interview Space Space is limited. ReserveCost: your booth TODAY! x 8’Cost: space with side rails andStation skirtedand 6’ table + 2 chairs Reserve your booth TODA from thedraped new Meriden Train and the center •• Walking 8’ x•8’8’distance space with draped side rails skirted 6’ table + 2 chairs Call The MidState Chamber Call The MidState Chamber at • 2Green Lunch Vouchers & Employer Reception at 5pm Meriden Summer Concert Series Kick-Off from 7-9pm $300: Employer Exhibitor $300: Employer Exhibitor (203) 235-7901 or email • 2 Lunch Vouchers & Employer Reception at 5pm (203) $500: 235-7901 or email • Application &Employer Interview Space Employer Program Sponsor $500: Program Sponsor info@midstatechamber.co includes logo on Chamber website • Deadline: Walking distance from the new Meridenwebsite Train Station and theinfo@midstatechamber.com June 1, 2018 includes logo on Chamber •Booking Application & Interview Space Space is limited. & event signage Meriden Green Summer Kick-Offyour from 7-9pm booth TODAY! & event signageConcert SeriesReserve •Cost: Walking distance from the new Meriden Train Station and the Call The MidState Chamber at A PARTNERSHIP OF: $300: Employer Exhibitor A PARTNERSHIP OF: Booking Program Deadline:Sponsor June 1, 2018 (203) 235-7901 or email $500: Employer Space is limited.from 7-9pm Meriden Green Summer Concert Series Kick-Off info@midstatechamber.com Reserve your booth TODAY! includesCost: logo on Chamber website ce Call The MidState Chamber at & event$300: signage Employer Exhibitor center (203) 235-7901 or email WORKFORCE ALLIANCE $500: Employer Program Sponsor OF: PARTNERSHIP Booking Deadline: AJune 1, 2018 info@midstatechamber.com includes logo on Chamber website Space is limited. & event signage Reserve your booth TODAY!

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AWARDS TO BE PRESENTED Record-Journal Top Male & Female Scholar Athlete Record-Journal Top Male & Female Athlete Top Athletes by Sport (over 20 categories) Coach of the Year

SUNDAY, JUNE 24, 2018

Brunch will be served and the public is invited to this special event.

MASTER OF CEREMONIES Joe Zone, WFSB Channel 3 Eyewitness News Sports Director

Kevin Negandhi, anchor for the 6p.m. ET SportsCenter on ESPN. In addition to being a part of an Emmy nominated SportsCenter, Negandhi has hosted NFL Live, Baseball Tonight, Outside the Lines, College Football Live, NBA Tonight, the women’s NCAA basketball Final Four and the 2015 Special Olympics World Games.

Silver Sponsors

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A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors Record-Journal Scholar Athletes & Brunch Sponsor

KEYNOTE SPEAKER UPDATE

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Jim Calhoun will no longer be able to appear at our event. However, we are thrilled to announce Kevin Negandhi from ESPN’s SportsCenter as our new keynote speaker.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

HONORING

More than 300 local high school athletes from seven high schools in Meriden, Wallingford, Southington and Cheshire for their athletic achievements throughout the school year. RJ Athletes of the Week RJ Scholar Athletes • All RJ Teams

WHERE: 24 Colony St., M Ground Floor

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Guests will enjoy food demonstrations by chef K.C. Ward, co-owner of Flora, a vegan-friendly restaurant in West Hartford, and Rooster Co., a farm-to-table contemporary eatery in Newington. His menu of barbeque and vegan eats will be offered as

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12:45 p.m. Call Tina or Jane at 860-828-7006.

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Obituaries

BHS Sports Update Softball: Senior Night is Thursday, May 24. Game starts at 7 p.m.; Senior Night festivities will begin at approximately 6:30.

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Robert E. Gauthier Sr.

The same BHS foursome placed third overall in the 4x400 (4:24.80) at the Greater Hartford Invitational.

BERLIN — Robert neral home Friday from 10 Nicole, Katy, Stephanie, a.m. until leaving for the E. Gauthier Sr., 85, Evan, Alex, Tyler, Aaron, In other action that day, Nikki of Berlin, husband of church. Jessica, David, Emily, Boys lacrosse: Conference Xiarhos placed third in the In lieu of flowers, memoTiela, Amber, Trey, Aubrey, Suzanne (Dancoes) Theritournament game vs Wind100 and third in the 200 with rial donations may be Charlene, and Heather; ault Gauthier and the late sor Thursday, May 24 at times of 12.85 and 26.13. Dorothy (Dwyer) Gauthier, along with 10 great-grand- made to Franciscan HosSage Park, 6 p.m. pice Care, 267 Finch Ave., passed away Sunday, May children. He also leaves Lexi Kavarsky placed third in Meriden, CT 06451. 13, 2018 at Masonicare, behind his brother, NorGirls track and field: Berlin the 300 hurdles with a careerwww.scottfuneralhomemand Gauthier, of MasWallingford. claimed the team title at the best time of 50.59. inc.com sachusetts; and his sister, Robert was born Aug. Greater Hartford Invitational Germaine Pelletier, of Wolin the small school division; Patty Mroczkowski placed sec- 14, 1932 in Waterbury, ond in high jump (5-4). Conn., son of the late cott; along with several a first for the program. Edgar M. and Irene (Dube) nieces and nephews. He Freshman Megan Perrotta was Real Estate llc The 4x800 relay (Madison Gauthier. He was a U.S. Air was predeceased by a second in the 800 (2:23). That Monroe, Alexa Monroe, Gabby Force veteran of the Kore- son, Robert Gauthier Jr.; a Office (860) 828-7877 Foster, Megan Perrotta) placed time broke the freshmen Fax (860) 828-5797 Prior to his retirean War. daughter, Jennifer Magschool record that had stood Cell (860) 883-7091 second overall and became ment he was employed by nano; and a brother, since 2013. E-mail: just the third BHS team to Eversource. William Gauthier. djutras@sbcglobal.net break the 10-minute mark, In addition to his wife, he Funeral services will be Meanwhile, the 4x100 relay, Derek Jutras lowering its season-best time comprised of Xiarhos, Kava- is survived by his sons, held Friday, May 25 at Broker/Owner to 9:58.77. That time currently rsky, Maxine Muscatello and Larry Gauthier, of South 12:15 p.m. from the Scott ranks the foursome second in Jess Ingenito, placed fourth Carolina, Steven Gauthier, Funeral Home, 169 Main Class M. overall with a time of 52.27. of California, and Jeffrey St., Terryville, to St. Theriault, of Bristol; his Casimir Church, Terryville, os daughters, Cindy Gauthier, for a Mass of Christian lam Hab añol School Notes p s of Arizona, Jolane Massie, burial at• 12:30 p.m. Private E FHA BERLIN - Great house, Great location, Great Price. Beautiful • VA military honors 3 bdrm Cape in move-in condition. Large kit, DR, LR w/ of Washington, and burial with FP and 1st flr. Master. 2 Full baths, wood flrs. Throughout • USDA Nanette Thibeault, of will be in• 203K Hillside CemeMember of the Class of 2021. (wood under carpets) Huge bdrms w/built ins….Natural Streamline/Full 203K Graduate Gas utilities. New roof. Ceiling fans. Unfinished walk out • Multi Family Berlin; and his grandchilRelatives tery, Terryville. bsmt. $239,900 Derek Jutras 860-883-7091 • Conventional Shannon Carabetta, of dren, Ryan, Renee, Joel, and friends may call the fuMichelle Corriveau, of Berlin, • Jumbo Berlin, graduated summa was welcomed into the Mortar • Portfolio • Reverse Mortgages cum laude from the Pharma- Board National Honor Society • Investments For all your home mortgage financing needs. We lend Nationally. cy Department at Northeast- at the Western New England ern University. University chapter's annual in• FHA duction ceremony. • VA

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Religion Briefs Bethany Covenant

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Lipper International in Lawn and Garden Wallingford, CT is seeking a Business Application Assistant MERIDEN - 1990 Musto support all waretang convertible, 5.0 house and office core motor, 5 speed, new top and interior, runs applications. Must great! 203-671-5320. have an Associate’s degree, excellent problem solving skills and Automobiles Wanted be dedicated to internal customer support. MATERIALS To request full job deDISTRIBUTION scription email a letter Screened Topsoil $20 of interest to Kyle per yd; Sand-$15 per McCauley at kyle@lipp yd; Sandy Gravel-$17 erinternational.com. per yd; Millings-$10 ProHealth Physicians per yd; Screened Laboratory, located in Millings $14 per yd; Wallingford, is seeking Clean Fill $8 per yd: CASH PAID - For any Specimen Processors, $100 minimum delivToyota any condition, to work Monday-Friday ery. No pickup truck running or not, crashed 3:00PM – 11:00PM service. Minimum 16 okay. Will take other and every other Saturyd pickup at our yard. makes and models. day 2:30PM-7:00PM. Call Jim @ 860-982(203) 600-4431. Candidates must be 4819 for delivery team players and posHelp Wanted Miscellaneous sess computer keyboard skills. Full time For Sale CLERK TYPIST and part time positions Performs a wide variety ART available. Those interof clerical duties reOriginal oil paintings by ested should fax their quiring excellent comCape Cod artist resume to Parvaz puter and interpersonal $25.00 and up Ahmad at 203-269skills. This position reCall 203 626 9964 3749 or email it to quires 1 year of office pahmad@prohealthmd. work experience of a FREE - Bench press com responsible nature and with leg extension, Real Estate Paralegal a H.S., G.E.D. or busibars, weights and Southington law firm ness diploma. $20.42 dumb bells. Call seeks exp. paralegal to to $24.72 hourly plus 203-634-3036 handle all aspects of an excellent fringe real estate closings in- Generator/Troy Bilt, benefit package. dependently. Must 2010, 125 hrs on it, Apply: Human have knowledge of starting wats is 9750, Resources Department, current TRID regula- electric start, does the Town of Wallingford, tions. Forward cover whole hosue, $400 45 South Main Street, letter and resume to: firm. Giant Vac leaf Wallingford, CT lawoffice@ blower, 10 HP, like 06492. The closing elliottstanekpc.com new, $400 firm. 2 Hondate will be that date da Shadow Aero’s the 75th application cruisers, 2006 & 2007, form/resume is Appliances 750 CC’s/loaded, 18 + received, or May 30, K, Garaged, $5,500 for 2018, whichever AFFORDABLE - Used both. Ed 203-439-0393 occurs first. EOE Dryers, washers, fridges, stoves, repairs DRIVER /LABORER Music Instruments available. Wallingford, Class A CDL driver ex& Instruction 475-201-9001. perienced driving triaxle with trailer. Paving experience a + Start Refrigerator-small 17 x 19 x20 Like new. immed. 203. 294.0657 Small freezer white $60 203-235-1154 F/T MAINTAINER II Music By Roberta TOWN OF PLAINVILLE Perform + Instruct Furniture Please visit our website Voice lessons - all ages & Appliances at www.plainvillect.com +levels,piano beginnerfor more information. interm. (203) 630-9295. TV console cabinet, EOE M/F doors & shelves, L60" Sporting Goods H30" W14" black conSeeking a Carpenter and & Health temporary metal hanCarpenter helper. dles $60 203-235-1154 860-346-0409 PISTOL PERMIT Certification, small groups or private classes, 1 session only, $120. (203) 415-1144

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AARON’S BUYING Old Machinist Tools, Lathes, Bench Tools Hand Tools, Much More. (203) 525-0608 ALL CASH FOR

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ALWAYS BUYING CASH PAID Vintage Electronics, Musical Instruments, Amps, Ham Equipment, HiFi, Radios, CB, Guitars, Audio Equipment, Antiques. 860-707-9350 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.

DEE’S ANTIQUES Buying Collectibles, Jewelry & Silver. China, Glass, Military, Musical. Anything old & unusual. Single item to an estate. 203-235-8431.

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1-2 ITEMS Silverware, China, Glass. Furniture, 50’s Items. Whole Estates 203 238-3499

Individual firearms collections and estates including military and related items. Federal collector’s license, gunsmith, appraisals. Richard Pleines, (860) 663-2214

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Swimming Pools & Spas Esther Williams above ground pool, 30x15 w/ wrap around deck & in ground steps. You take down. $1000. 860-558-3143

Grassy Hill Auctions, an Estate Sale, Liquidation, Attic & Basement Cleanout Company is Always Buying and providing services all over Connecticut. These are just a FEW of the things we are looking for: Antiques, Collectibles, Old/ Vintage Toys, Musical Instruments (Saxophones, Trumpets, Violins, Flutes, Clarinets, Trombone & SO MUCH MORE) Advertising Items, Wristwatches (Broken or Not), Pocket Watches, Tools (Machinist, Woodworking, & MORE) Doorstops, Clocks, Oil Paintings, Old Signs, Old Photographs, Old Postcards, Brewery Items, Hunting & Fishing, PEZ Dispensers, Costume Jewelry, Broken Jewelry, Gold & Silver Jewelry, Gold & Silver Coins, Military Items, Swords & Bayonets, Helmets & Patches, Medals & Uniforms, Pocket Knives, Lighters & Pipes, Fountain Pens, Mechanical Pencils, Fraternal Order Items, Religious Items, Industrial Items, Winchester Items, Sikorsky Items, Pratt & Whitney Items, Colt Items, Native American Items, Vintage Electronics, Slot Cars, Toy Trucks, Matchbox & Hotwheels, Barbie’s, Folk Art, Statues, Bronzes, Trains, Cameras, Mid Century Modern Furniture, Straight Razors, Shaving Items, Political Items, Comic Books, Sports Cards & Autographs…& THE LIST GOES ON! So please give us a call at your earliest convince. Grassy Hill Auctions (203) 868-1816 GrassyHillAuctions.co m

***NEED EXTRA CASH?*** Always buying coins, gold, silver, antiques, collectibles, estate & broken or unwanted jewelry. Live auction & estate services avail. Rick’s Antiques & Coins, 428 N. Colony Rd., Rt. 5, Wlfd. 203-269-9888. www.ricksantiques andcoins.com

TREE LENGTH Firewood Call for details 203-238-2149 Pets For Sale AKC, 1 Chocolate Male Lab puppy, 8 weeks, Ready 5/23, 1st shots, vet checked. $800. 203-427-5955

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ATTENTION DOG OWNERS! Dog Obedience Classes Starting May 21, 2018 MONDAY Evenings at Cheshire Park & Rec. Attics & 8 week course Basement Cleaned Beginners Class 6:15pm Novice Class 7:15pm GARY Wodatch DemoliPre Registration tion Svs Sheds, pools, This can be done online decks, garages, debris For further information removal. Quick, courCall Cheshire Parks & teous svc. All calls reRec. 203-272-2743 from turned. Ins. #566326. 9am to 4pm Cell, 860-558-5430 AFTER 5:00pm Call INSTRUCTORS Carpentry Bruce 203-235-4852. 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

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Shih-tzu, French Bulldogs, Choc Labs. $850+; (860) 828-7442

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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 MERIDEN-1001 Old ColService LLC ony Rd., 1 BR, new All Phases of Electrical Work appliances, paint, car- 24 hr. Emergency Service pet & small deck, $900 Small Jobs Welcome mo, 1st mo + sec. dep. 203-237-2122 req., 203-886-6344

MERIDEN- 1 BD, no smoking, no pets, $650.00mo + 1 mo. sec. 203-537-5902 MERIDEN-2 BR, spacious, frml din rm, Ldy rm,hwd flrs, porch, off st prkg, 65 Sherman Av, 203-494-2171 MERIDEN-4 rms, off st prkg, refrig, stove washer hkup, newly renov. $950.mo + sec. req. 860-508-7741 WALLINGFORD-1st fl, newly remodel, 1 BR, central A/C, off st pkg, no pets/smkg, $900mo Rick 203-901-2123

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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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Gutters GUTTERS DON’T WORK IF THEY’RE DIRTY For gutter cleaning, Call Kevin (203) 4403279 Fully ins. CT# 569127

Tag Sales BERLIN - BIG TAG SALE, multi-family. Boat, camp, sport equip., clothing, house items, jewelry and GUTTERS PLUS 25+ yrs more! 157 Burgundy exp. Call today for free Dr., SAT. MAY 26, 9 est. 203-440-3535 Ct. am-4pm. Rain date 6/2 Reg. #578887

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AVALLONE CONTRACTORS Total Remodeling, 35 blessed years. Kit, BA, Siding, Roofing, windows, gutters, addtn’s. Credit cards accepted (860) 582-0712

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EDWIN CORDERO Interior/Exterior JM Lawn Care Painting & Drywall. Lawn mowing, Spring Free Estimates. cleanup, hedge trimCall 203-537-2411 ming, mulch any color. 860-796-8168 Painting Services, Commercial & Residential, Interior & Exterior. Repairs, Powerwashing, Deck Maintenance. Over 25 Years Experience. Call Tom at 203-715-5906

Paving

Spring Cleanups, Tree Removal & much more! A & A Lawn Maint. 860-719-3953.

D & G PAVING Over 25 yrs exp. Paving, Seal Coating, Concrete Work CT Reg#0577005 203-237-6058

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Plumbing 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

Eagle Landscaping LLC - Tree trimming, mulch, & fertilizer, We’re here to help! Please call Javier 203-285-9947 Gary Wodatch Landscaping. Hedge/tree trimming. Trim overgrown properties. Calls returned. #620397 860-558-5430

We clean estates, sheds, & more! We will beat any competiters prices. 860-719-3953

A & A SPRING CLEANUPS Hedge, tree, shrub, debris removal/trim Attics & bsm’ts cleaned. Jim 203-237-6638

JT’S LANDSCAPING LLC – SPRING CLEANUPS Top Quality Work At A Reasonable Price. #616311. Fully lic. & ins. 203-213-6528

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

ROOFS "R" US - Since 1949. Shingles, rubber, George J Mack & Sons repairs, siding. Servicing the Meriden #640689. Former Navy area since 1922. Toilet, Weekly Lawn Mowing, Seal. 203.427.7828. faucet, sink & drain reSpring Cleanups, pairs. Water heater reHedge Trimming, Lawn placements. 15% Sr Thatching. Topsoil, citizen disc. Member Mulch, Stone. Call of BBB. 203-238-2820 Ryan 860-515-1302 HIC#0645225 Plumbing & Heating Siding.Roofing.Windows Contractor. Over 15 LOOKING FOR A NEW RIDE? Decks.Sunrooms.Add’ yrs. exp.. Whole CT Reg#516790. Best Selection of Used Vehicles! house plumbing. Boil203-237-0350 Fiderio & ers, gas, oil. Will beat Sons www. fiderio.com most competitors. Classified Section Lic. & Ins.. Call 203-980-7740 A Classified ad is an easy way to sell your merchandise, and it’s easy on your wallet, too.

IF YOU Mention This Ad SPRINGYard Clean-Ups Brush, branches, leaves, storm damage **JUNK REMOVAL** WE REMOVE Appl’s, Furniture, Junk, Furniture, appliances, Debris, etc entire contents of: WE CAN REMOVE homes, sheds, estates, ANYTHING attics, basements, Entire house to garages & more. 1 item removed! *SPRING FREE ESTIMATES YardClean-ups* Sr. Citizen Discount FREE ESTIMATES LIC & INS. LIC & INS. 203-535-9817 or 203-535-9817 860-575-8218 or 860-575-8218

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Comm. & Res. Spring Cleanups, lawn mowing, dethatching, aerating, hedge trimming, mulching, retaining walls & walkways, & much more. Free Est. 203-687-0936.

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A1 Quality House Painting 20 yr. exp. Low rates/free estimates. Call Dennis 203 630-0008.

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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.

Accepting Comm. & Resid. lawn & grounds maintenance, hydroseeding, new lawn install., 25 yrs. exp., Member BBB 203-634-0211

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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 A pressureless house washing ALEX MASONRY 30 yrs. exp. Patios, Ret. Walls, Steps, Brick, Stone, Chimneys. #580443. 203-2320257 or 203-596-0652 W.BOOBER MASONRY 25 Years Experience All Types of Masonry CT #626708 203 235-4139

system can save you money The Powerwashing Kings Others Wash - We Clean! (203) 631 - 3777 (860) 839 - 1000 thepowerwashingkings.com

POWER WASHING Is Spring Cleaning ON THE OUTSIDE FREE Estimates #569127 Call Kevin 203-440-3279

Yalesville Construction Specializing in all phases of residential & commercial roofing. Senior citizen discount Insured Free est. 203-269-6605 HIC#0631937

RECYCLE YOUR OLD NEWSPAPERS Please & Thank you.

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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