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Investigators continue looking into train crash By Charles Kreutzkamp
Administration. According to Amtrak spokesman Craig Schulz, AmThe Railroad Administra- trak police and the Berlin Potion investigation into the lice Department conducted train crash that occurred in their own investigation that Berlin June 23 is ongoing, ac- has resulted in charges being cording to Michael Booth, brought against the driver of Public Affairs Specialist with the Federal Railroad See Crash / Page 9 The Berlin Citizen
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The Berlin Board of Education discussed school readiness, its new website, and work being done on updating the conflict resolution policy in the athletic handbook at its meeting Aug. 18.
According to Assistant Superintendent Brian Benigni, who chaired the committee that worked on the conflict resolution policy, the new policy provides a clear chain of command for complaints from parents and individual athSee BOE / Page 8
The inside of this van got crowded as families eagerly viewed cats and kittens in need of homes. | Charles Kreutzkamp / The Berlin Citizen
FOBAC helps pets in need find new forever homes By Charles Kreutzkamp The Berlin Citizen
Sue Bronsard was one of over a dozen attendees at the pet adoption event put on by the Friends of Berlin Animal Control (FOBAC) held at Petsmart in Plainville
Aug. 24. Bronsard said that she was saddened when her Maine Coon cat of 16 years died Aug. 22, but she knew she wanted to adopt another. “I have never not had a cat,” Bronsard said. Stacey B eaupre, who works at an animal hospital
in Berlin, said she knew the perfect cat for Bronsard, a cat that she had personally brought in for FOBAC. This cat is a gray dam whom Bronsard has not yet named, though Bronsard said See FOBAC / Page 10
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that they opposed the building of a “three-story monstrosity” as some of them called the preliminary design during the Planning and Zoning meeting. Among changes to housing authority regulations requested is an increase in the height limit that would allow a three-story senior housing complex. Planning and Zoning was scheduled to vote on the change in regulations this month, but the meeting was canceled due to a lack of quorum. According to Bajorski, the Knights of Columbus property is the only site currently under consideration to construct more senior housing. “All our efforts are focused on getting this project off the ground, leased and occupied. Until that happens I don’t see the housing authority moving forward (on anything else) unless something falls into our lap.” Gombotz said that more affordable housing is important to local seniors. “It’s not good for people to have to move out of town when they’ve lived here all their lives,” Gombotz said.
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The Housing Authority is planning on opening up the waiting list for senior housing in Berlin soon, according to Housing Authority Chair Joseph Bajorski. The waiting list has been closed since 2011. Bajorski said the demand for senior housing in Berlin is great. “We generate about four to five calls per day to the housing authority,” Bajorski said. According to Commission for the Aging Chair Barbara Gombotz, housing is one of the largest needs for seniors in town, as are parking improvements to the Senior Center. At the town’s current senior housing project, Marjorie Moore Village, seniors dwell in 40 units located near the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library and Town Hall. “The people are so happy there, they’re secure, and they have good companionship,” Gombotz said. “It’s a great situation. That’s why I’m anxious to see more subsidized housing for our elders.”
Gombotz said that rents go up every year, and many seniors are living on a fixed income. “There are calls I get saying that social security doesn’t go up by $50 every year, but their rents do,” Gombotz said. After three years since it was last open, Bajorski said he expects the waiting list for Marjorie Moore Village to fill up rapidly. When the waiting list isn’t open, all the Housing Authority can do with the calls it receives is direct residents to subsidized housing in places like Middletown, Newington, and New Britain. The Housing Authority hopes to move forward with a senior housing project at the old Knights of Columbus property on Percival Road. The Housing Authority approached the Planning and Zoning Commission last month with a request to update the senior housing building regulations before assembling a site plan and discussing the plans with nearby residents. Neighbors to the property on Percival Avenue who heard about the project said
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but it was ultimately determined by previous councils and police commissions that the current proposed location was most suitable and met the “Statement of Need.” Not only was the proposed Farmington Avenue location preferable from a public safety perspective, but it is also a key component of the long range plan for our town center. Renovation of the existing buildings on Farmington Avenue was also considered, but determined to be unfeasible given the “Statement of Need.” In 2011 Town Council voted unanimously to authorize bonding of $2 million to purchase the Farmington Avenue property, to pay for demolition of the existing buildings and to pay the cost of designing a new police station to be located on the Farmington Avenue property. Mayor Rochette, Councilman Dave Evans and I were members of the Town Council that voted unanimously to approve this fund-
ing and move forward with the project. The current proposal for construction of a new police station is the result of an ongoing effort by several elected and appointed governmental bodies including the Police Commission, Public Building Commission and Town Council. I encourage every citizen to view the proposed plan for a new police station and attend an informational session to help them make a decision on whether or not they are in favor of the plan as presented. Personally, I am in full support of the project and I am hopeful that Pleasewill call also for corrections voters support it.at 203-317-2308 - afteris5 Deputy pm call Bill Rasmussen 203-317-2282 Mayor on the Berlin Town Ad#:1272346 Pub:RJ Council. Date:01/17/13 Day:THU Size:1X2 Cust:FOR SINGLES ONLY LLC Last Edited Have on you read 11:47 By:JPROTO 5/22/14 AM. Tag theSalesperson:320 Citizen online? Line:HAWTHORNE INN Color www.berlincitizen.com Info: 1272346 - Composite
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Saturday, Aug. 30 Farmers Market - The Farmers Market is scheduled for Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the A.S. Labieneic parking lot, 817 Farmington Ave. Historical Society - The Berlin Historical Society, 305 Main St., is open Saturdays, 1 to 4 p.m. New exhibits include Boy Scouting in Berlin, a permanent toy collection, a retrospective celebrating the museum’s 20th year, Berlin tin, Berlin bricks, Berlin Iron bridge, the Leatherman, Simeon North’s Mill and more. Free admission. For more information, call (860) 828-5114. See calendar news: www.berlincitizen.com
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Wednesday, Sept. 3 Raising Berlin - Raising Berlin is scheduled to meet, Wednesday, Sept. 3, 7:45 p.m., at the Kensington Fire Station, 947 Farmington Ave. For more information, visit www.raisingberlin.org or email raisingberlin@comcast. net.
Saturday, Sept. 6 Tag sale - The New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park, 191 Farmington Ave. has scheduled its annual tag sale for Saturday, Sept. 6, 9 a.m. to 1p.m., rain or shine; free admission. A preview sale is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 5, from 1 to 4 p.m. A fee is charged for the preview sale. For more information, call (860) 827-9064 or visit www.newbritainyouthmuseum.org. Octoberfest - Berlin Lions Charities has scheduled its 3rd annual Octoberfest Tasting for Saturday, Sept. 6, 6 to 10 p.m., at the Berlin fairgrounds. A fee is charged. Entertainment by the Burt
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Tuesday, Sept. 2 Woman’s Club - The Suburban Woman’s Club of New Britain is scheduled to meet Tuesday, Sept. 2, 7 p.m., at the Monsignor Bojnowski Manor, 50 Pulaski St., New Britain. Boy Scouts - Boy Scouts Troop 256, chartered by the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, is scheduled to meet Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., at the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, 880 Farmington Ave. For more information, call Scoutmaster Ed Alicia, at (860) 828-8693. Boy Scouts - Boy Scout Troop 44 is scheduled to meet Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., at the Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St. For more information, call Joann Sawyer at (860) 828-7767. Sunrise Rotary Club - The Sunrise Rotary Club of Kensington-Berlin is scheduled to meet Tuesdays, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., at Town Hall, 240 Kensington Road. For more information, call Gwen Valencis at (860) 229-3787, ext. 139 or visit www.kensingtonrotary. org. TOPS - TOPS, Taking Off Pounds Sensibly, a nonprofit, weight loss organization, is scheduled to meet 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Cromwell Town Hall, Suite 219, 41 West St. For more informa-
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In the third part of this series, reporter Charles Kreutzkamp visits towns served by Record-Journal Weeklies to s e a rc h fo r Geocaches. SPOILER ALERT: specific details ahead. For last week’s story, visit http://tinyurl.com/ Kreutzkamp RJCache2. This is the week Geocaching really caught me in its spell: I captured three caches as I went about my week, while waiting for a government meeting, or just along my commute. I also finally picked up my
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first “nano” – a type of cache This little bullet-shaped cacher Joyce Kennedy de- magnet would have been scribes as “smaller than the See Cache / Page 13 tip of your pinky finger.”
To the editor: Not long ago, my husband learned of the Berlin Veterans Commission sale of bricks for Veterans Park near Stop & Shop. For a nominal fee, the purchased bricks were engraved with name, rank, capacity served and war served in. At the time, my then father-in-law, Bill, was gravely ill. My husband Scott, and his brother Jaye, decided to purchase a brick honoring his service. When the brick was placed, Bill had the chance to view that honor first hand. It was a moment he was very proud of and his sons will never forget. It has been a year since Bill has passed, and I, on behalf of my brothers and sisters, have
purchased a similar brick to designate my father’s service. Though they had served in the same war, it wasn’t until recently, through the shared family functions, that our two dads became friends. In each other they found a kindred spirit, sharing war experiences and swapping stories of the way it was. Recently I received a call from Tom, on the Veterans Commission, advising me my father’s brick had arrived and was placed at Veterans Park. Somehow the commission had learned that the two men were linked together as father-in-laws and managed to arrange for Bill’s brick to be moved and placed next to my dad’s. See Thanks / Page 13
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6:30 p.m. Parks and Recreation Commission, Community Center, 7 p.m. Planning & Zoning, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Public Building Commission, 238 Kensington Road, 7 p.m. Youth Services Advisory Board, Town Hall, 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 15 Commission for the Aging, Senior Center, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16 Town Council, Town Hall Council Chambers, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17 Police Commission, BPD Conference Room, 6:30 p.m. Worthington Fire District, 1400 Wilbur Cross Hwy, 5:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22 Board of Education, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Kensington Fire District, 947 Farmington Ave., 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23 Water Control Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25 Planning & Zoning, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Public Building Commission, 238 Kensington Road, 7 p.m.
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Cache Kennedy said. Firefighter Skippy, who helped me find an urban cache I missed my first week out, said that it can sometimes be helpful to run fingers underneath surfaces, poking around for something that feels like it doesn’t belong. He found the cache in almost less than a minute, pulling a hide-a-key box seemingly from thin air. After tutelage from our own Yodas, HisGirlFri-
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chanical caches that require a battery to open using a mechanism that raises and lowers the cache container. According to some veterans, a GPS device with greater accuracy than a smartphone can be very useful in locating urban caches, which tend to be small, micro, or nano. If the cache has a helpful hint, it can make them much easier to find, and in my experience, a useful hint makes a smartphone just accurate enough to find caches of one- and two-star difficulty. Knowing what type of items you’re looking for can be
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Health Health Briefs Business news? Berlin VNA highly rated
The Berlin Visiting Nurse Association was recently recognized among the top 25 percent for patient care satisfaction nationally, according to Linda Colella, director of the Berlin VNA. The organization’s home care service is evaluated with criteria as that of comparable agencies across the nation. According to Colella, “we are always striving to improve our quality of care standards. One important training the nurses participated in was the ‘Integrated Chronic Care Disease Management’ series. This program focused on collaboratively working with the
patient to establish mutual goals between the nurse and the patient. This ultimately will produce positive patient outcomes and decrease re-hospitalization. Currently our re-hospitalization rate is 13 percent compared to 16 percent as the national reference.” The Berlin VNA, which has been in existence since 1926, offers a number of services, skilled nursing, speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social worker, homemakers and home health aides. Staff also participates in wellness programs, offering blood pressure screening and flu clinics.
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The coming of the football season has always been a treasured segment of the sports calendar to me.
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that the PAC-12 indeed has 12 schools. Divisions have been established in several of the major conferences, most of which are named geographically. Take the great Atlantic Coast Conference, its name itself an anomaly since Louisville is about as far away from a coast (except the Ohio River shoreline) that an American city can get. Louisville is in the Atlan-
tic Division, just a fly pattern away from the Jersey Shore. Pittsburgh is in the Coastal Division. Here’s a memo to Pittsburghers – be prepared for tidal waves. If you’re looking to live in the Steel City, I know a reputable real estate agent who gladly will sell you some oceanfront property. The Big Ten, always perceived as the standard-bearer of football Midwestern style, now includes Maryland, Penn State and
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Town of Berlin – Assessor’s Office AUTOMOBILE EXEMPTION APPLICATIONS FOR ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS Applications are now available at the Berlin Assessor’s Office for a tax exemption on one motor vehicle registered in the state of Connecticut for eligible active duty service members of the armed forces. The exemption is applicable to July 1, 2014 motor vehicle tax bills if filed with the Assessor’s Office on or before December 31, 2014. Effective July 1, 2008, Section 3 of Public Act Find 08-121 expands exemption eligibility under Connecticut General Statute 12-81 (53) and makes available the full exemption of one motor vehicle registered in Connecticut to active duty service members of the armed forces regardless of the location of the motor vehicle. Armed forces is defined as “the United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Air Force and any reserve component thereof, including the Connecticut National Guard performing duty as provided in Title 32 of the United States Code.” The exemption is applicable to an owned, leased to or held in trust for an active duty service member of the armed forces whether the motor vehicle is garaged inside or outside the state.
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TOWN OF BERLIN, ASSESSOR’S OFFICE VETERANS LOCAL OPTION EXEMPTION The Assessor’s Office would like to inform all Veterans that the income criterion is $57,300 for singles and $64,500 for married couples. This income would give an additional exemption of $3,000 in addition to the regular exemption each Veteran is receiving. The program has a two-year filing period. If you are receiving this benefit and are unsure if you need to re-apply, please contact the Assessor’s Office. Applications must be on file by October 1, 2014 to qualify for the Grand List of 2014. If you have any questions, please call the Assessor’s Office at 860-828-7039.
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BOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALS TOWN OF BERLIN Notice is hereby given that in accordance with C.G.S. Section 12-110(a), the Board of Assessment Appeals of the Town of Berlin will meet on Tuesday September 9, 2014, at 6:00 p.m., Berlin Town Hall, 240 Kensington Road, Berlin, Connecticut, in CAUCUS ROOM A for the purpose of hearing appeals related to the assessment of MOTOR VEHICLES. Please contact the Assessor’s office with any questions - 860-828-7039
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(203) 265-0991 Help Wanted A Winning Position! The Record-Journal Publishing Company is hiring a part-time assistant to support revenue-based digital contests and sweepstakes. The perfect candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, and creative, with strong technical and marketing skills. This 20-hour position will work closely with our sales teams, especially the Digital Promotions Manager, as well as the creative and marketing departments. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Carolyn Voelkening, Chief Digital Officer at cvoelkening@ record-journal.com The Record Journal Publishing Company is an EOE Construction Company seeking FT/PT Civil Engineer P.E. Please forward resume and salary requirements to lci@ larosaconstruction.co (NOT .com). INSTALLER F/T: Residential garage door installer w/ benefits, exp. preferred, Clean driving record. (860)347-1507 x12.
The Promotions Manager will create and manage all online promotions, including contests, ecommerce promotions and ballots for The Record-Journal and The Westerly Sun. He/she will be involved from inception to deployment while working closely with our sales and marketing teams to implement successful promotions. A family-owned company, we publish the Record-Journal and 6 community weeklies & websites in Central Connecticut, along with The Westerly Sun and 4 weeklies in Southern Rhode Island and Southeastern Connecticut. Our products deliver the hyper-local news that citizens want, as well as the audience that businesses need. Plus, we have partnered with the biggest names in digital and social media to offer our advertisers unmatched reach and targeting capabilities – from the very local to the national scale. If you are have 2-3 years of digital advertising sales experience and are passionate about creating results driven solution for advertisers, believe in the power of promotions and are motivated to succeed, then we should talk about you joining our team! We offer a competitive salary plus incentive program, paid vacation, full medical benefits and a 401K with company match. To apply, email your resume, cover letter & salary requirements to spalmer@record-journal.com The Record Journal Publishing Company is an EOE
Help Wanted 30 year old family owned company seeking licensed E-2 Electrician or Apprentice with 3-4 yrs. experience. Applicant should have experience in all facets of electrical work, Residential, Industrial and Commercial. Must be self-motivated and able to work independently. Local work primarily in Central Connecticut. Medical Insurance, Retirement Plan, Paid Holidays and Vacation. (203) 272-9521 EOE. PAINTERS Subs Residential/Commercial work Call 1-800-462-3782 Ext 1279 KITCHEN HELP. FT/PT. Good working conditions. Exper. a +. Apply in person. A & A Restaurant. 744 Murdock Ave, Meriden. MERIDEN - Nardellis. All positions available, for a fast paced deli, positive attitude a must, PT/FT available, applyonline at Nardellis.com or instore.
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MERIDEN: 1BR, 2nd fl, 2fam home, off st. park, W/D hkp, nice yard, pets?, 1mo sec, no utils. crd chk, $750/ mo. 203-235-5987
BROYHILL - Childs Bedroom set, light & dark pine, inc. dresser, mirror, desk, chair, and twin bed, very good condit. $350. Call 860-621-4201.
MERIDEN - 1 BR in 2 family house, great location, quiet dead-end st., W/D hookup., $750. (860) 502-5619, (860) 736-1169.
The United States Postal Service is now hiring: Rural Carrier Associates in the 060-064 Zip Code Areas
MERIDEN - 2nd fl., newly reno, spacious, 3 BR apt, very clean, no pets, 1st & last mo., Section 8 approved. $1,000 203-715-5829
Must be 18 years of age, requires valid state driver’s license with two years general driving experience.
2 BR. Off St. Prkg. Quiet & safe. New Paint & Carpet. South Meriden Location. $850 mo. No pets! (203)238-0566.
This is a Great Part Time Job Delivering Mail to Rural Areas. The Number of Hours varies, see Job Posting for Details. Applicants must take Postal Exam 473. Approx. starting pay is, $16.26 per hour. All applicants must have a valid email address for communication purposes. Interested applicants may apply August 30 through September 5, 2014 at:
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ADMIN/BOOKKEEPER. Quick Books exper., P/T. Industrial office. Durham. (860)349-8988.
Warehouse Associate High volume mailing facility seeking a hard working individual. Responsibilities include. but not limited to operation of paper cutter and letter folding machines. Exp. req. Please email resume to Elizabeth McKay, Dir. of HR at Letter Concepts lizm@letterconcepts.com
WFD - 2 BR, 2nd Flr, W/D Hookups, Off St. Prkg, No Pets! Must have good credit. $900+sec. Ref. (860)620-9658
Part-time golf course laborers needed! Must be able to work Saturday and Sunday mornings weekly! Maximum of 25 hours per week. Must be 18 or older and have a valid driver’s license. Apply in person at The Farms Country Club, 170 Chesire Road, Wallingford. SHEET METAL FABRICATOR. Industrial ventilation, hoods, custom fabrication, min 5-10 yrs exp., steady work, good benefits, call for interview (860)828-3762. SHEET METAL MECHANICS & APPRENTICES. Industrial blow pipe exper., steady work, good benefits. Call for interview (860)828-3762. New restaurant opening in Wallingford. Looking for upbeat energetic Servers, Bartenders, Hostesses, Food Runners, Line Cooks, and Dishwashers. Ideal candidates will have a positive attitude, service oriented mentality, eagerness to learn, composure under pressure. Full service Experience preferred but not required. Please send your resume to hiringagent60@ gmail.com.
Real Estate Appraisers LAND SURVEYING SERVICES Property corners/lines, staked maps, plot plans provided, estimates. CT Consulting Engineers 203-639-8636.
Commercial and Industrial LAND SURVEYING SERVICES Property corners/lines, staked maps, plot plans provided, estimates. CT Consulting Engineers 203-639-8636.
Houses For Rent WALLINGFORD - 5RMS, 2 BR, 1st fl, 2 fam., own drway, no pets, $900.+util., 203-284-1853
WALLINGFORD - 2 BR, 2nd Flr, Off St Prkg, W/D Hook-ups. No pets/smkg! (203)269-5733.
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LANDSCAPING - Fertilizing, Mowing, etc. Must have driver’s license. Experienced only apply. Call 203 676-1121
SUMMER SPECIAL MERIDEN- 1BR $750/month. HEAT, HOT WATER & ELECTRIC INCLUDED. Private Balcony. 203-639-4868.
WLFRD - 3 BR, 2 fl., unfurn., no pets, non-smkg. household, quiet st., avail. flex., sec. + ref. req., $1025. Call 203-2696348.
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Promotions Manager The Record-Journal Publishing Company, the leading local multimedia company in Central Connecticut as well as Southern Rhode Island and Southeastern Connecticut is growing and looking for a talented promotions specialist to join our management team.
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BERLIN. 3 BR. 2nd Flr. Off St. Prkg. W/D Hookups. Quiet Nbhd. (860)280-8060. MER 2BR, 1025 Old Colony Rd., Tracy Gardens, starting at $850 to $975. h/hw incl. Off st. prkg. 203-886-7016. MER/WFD Line. 2nd Flr. 5 rms. New cpt, flrs, appls., porch. Off st. pkg. No Pets. Quiet. Sec. Ref. (203) 886-6770. MERIDEN - Wallingford Line, Large 2 BR Modern Condos. Laundry. No Pets. $900 + Utils. 203-245-9493.
Meadowstone Motel - Off I-91. Satellite TV. Short Stay/Daily/ Weekly. On Bus Line. Visa/ MC/Discover 203-239-5333. MER Clean Safe Rms. Inclds. H, HW, Elec, Kit Priv. E side. off-st park. $130/wk.+ sec. 12-8pm 203-630-3823 www. Meridenrooms.com MERIDEN Large 1st floor furn room, utilities included, share kit & bath. $125/week. 203238-3369 lv msg
Garage and Storage Space WLFD Storage space for rent. 1200 sq ft, 14’ doors. Great price. Call 203-272-4216.
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MER. Furn. Apts. East Side Incl Heat, HW, Elec., 1 BR, $195/ wk; Studio, $715 mo. + sec. 203-630-3823 12pm-8pm www.meridenrooms.com
WAFRD - LRG UNIQUE 1 BR., All appls inc. Near CTR of town. c/air. $975 mo.+sec. (203)623-8246.
MER - Lrg. 2 BR, refin. hrdwds flrs, new paint & appls., off st prkg, W/D, bonus rm., $945. Jonah, (203) 430-0340.
SUMMER SALE 8/22 TO 8/28 25% OFF ENTIRE STORE! 2 levels, 1800 SF of Consigned Home Decor & Furnishings. 30 Day Layaways Check us out on Facebook. Ample Free Parking in Our Lot. Free Gift w/$15 or more purchase. Hours Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri 9:30-5 Thurs 9:306, Sat 10-5, Sun 11-4
Furniture & Appliances AFFORDABLE Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators and Stoves. Appliance Repairs Will Deliver (203) 284-8986 STOVE GE Electric - 42” with 2 Ovens. Great Condition. Gold. $50.00. 860-830-9601.
Miscellaneous For Sale BLACK & DECKER TOASTER OVEN - Used 2Xs, perfect condition, asking $20; Everstar small electric portable heater, like brand new, $20. 860-384-1183. GENERATOR - 20 AMP Transfer Switch, 6 circuits, 500 watts plus rain proof box, cables and plug $100. Call 860-6776809.
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MERIDEN - 1 bedroom, clean, vaulted ceiling private deck, no pets, $725 + 1 month security. 203-464-3083. Meriden 1 BR, Off st prkg. W/W Carpets, Appls, $795/mo. Heat & HW incl. No pets. Security & refs req. 203 238-7133
Cindy’s Unique Shop CONSIGNMENT 32 North Colony St Wallingford (203) 269-9341
BULLDOG PUPPIES $550+, COCKER SPANIEL, $550+, SHIH TZU, $550+, POODLE MIX PUPPIES $350+, BENGAL KITTENS $450+, YORKIES, $550+, Shots. 860-828-7442. BEAUTIFUL long haired male Maine Coon cat named Jefferson. 3 yrs old. Grey in color w/ green eyes. Extremely loving w/ people, but must be the only pet. Neutered & up to date w/ all shots. $100.00. Call anytime (203)631-0188.
Hospital chair, blue, same as MidState, pristene cond., used twice. Can be manually reclined/upright. Very comfortable. Orig. $1,100, selling for $800. 203-235-5017. RETIRED KENNEL EQUIPMENT & QUALITY CHAIN LINK PANELS. At a reduced price. (860)349-1256. Durham.
Wood / Fuel & Heating Equip EARLY SALE! Cleanest seasoned firewood in the state! $210 Full cord delivered. Discounts over 2, over 4 and picked up. South Meriden. Mike 203 631-2211
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Sporting Goods & Health PISTOL PERMIT OR LONG GUN CERTIFICATE REQUIRED FOR CONNECTICUT RESIDENTS. 1 SESSION, $110. 203 415-1144
Wanted to Buy 1-2 ITEMS Silverware, China, Glass. Furniture, 50’s Items. Whole Estates 203 238-3499 DEE’S ANTIQUES Buying Collectibles, Jewelry & Silver. China, Glass, Military, Musical. Anything old & unusual. Single item to an estate. 203-235-8431. WANTED: Antiques, costume jewelry, old toys, military & anything old. Open 6 days. 18 S. Orchard St. Wallingford CT Stop by or call: 203-284-3786.
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AFFORDABLE Repairs & Replacement Decks, Porches, Stairs & Railing, Windows, Doors. I can fix it or replace it. Work done by owner. 40+ years experience. Licensed & Ins. #578107 203 238-1449 www.marceljcharpentier.com ANDRE’S Carpentry HIC 637223 Decks, Additions, Windows, Siding, Roofing. Total Interior Home Improvement. No Job Too Small. Fully Insured and Licensed. 860-575-6239.
All Pro Electrical Services LLC Electrical services, installs/ repairs. Free estimates. CT-E1 #193127. Dan Luft liscensed and insured. (203) 537-1610. T.E.C. Electrical Service LLC All Phases of Electrical Work 24 hr. Emergency Service SMALL JOBS WELCOME 203-237-2122
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MUSIC MAX CITY - Now open. 18 So. Orchard St., Wallingford, CT. Over 40 guitars in stock, variety of amps. We buy,& sell, same day pay. Visit us today. 203-517-0561.
GUTTERS DON’T WORK IF THEY’RE DIRTY For gutter cleaning, Call Kevin (203) 4403279 Fully ins. CT# 569127
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Home Improvement All Your Remodeling & Construction Needs! Kitchens, Baths, Painting, Decks, Windows, Doors. No job too small, We do it all! Free Est. 40 yrs in bus. Lic & Ins. #539493 203-530-1375. APPLIED HUES LLC Painting & home improvements. “You
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CORNERSTONE Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203237-GATE. CT Reg #601060.
We remove Furniture, Appliances, And Entire contents of: Homes, Sheds, Estates, Attics, Basements, Garages & more. **Spring Yard Clean-ups.**
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GARY Wodatch Demolition Svs Sheds, pools, decks, garages. Quick, courteous svc. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Cell 860558-5430 Office 203-235-7723
HVAC Air Duct & Dryer Vent Cleaning. Fully Insured. Not to Exceed Pricing. Call 203-915-7714
CORNERSTONE Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203237-GATE. CT Reg #601060.
Attics & Basement Cleaned GARY Wodatch Debris Removal of Any Kind. Homeowners, contractors. Quick, courteous svc. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Office 203 2357723 Cell 860 558-5430.
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GRADING, Drainage, Foundations, Trucking, Retaining Walls, Pavers, Water/Sewer/Septic. Lic. #1682. Cariati Developers, Inc. 203-2389846 MC/Visa Accepted
Music By Roberta Performance & Instruction Voice Lessons All Ages and Levels Welcome. Piano Lessons Beginner to Intermediate. (203) 630-9295
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Roofing, Siding, Windows & More. Free Est. Fully Insured. Reg#604200. Member BBB. (860) 645-8899. PAUL’S MASONRY New & Repairs. Stonewalls, arches, chimneys, sidewalks, fireplaces. Free est. #614863. Call 203-706-9281.
House Cleaning Polish/English Speaking woman to clean house w/care. 3rd cleaning 50% off. Ins & bonded. Refs. 860-538-4885 Kathy, 22 yrs exper. Prof., Thorough, & Trustworthy. Ref. (203)235-5987.
ACCEPTING Commercial & Residential grounds maintenance/complete lawn care. 25 yrs. exp. Srs. discount. 203-634-0211 BILL RUDOLPH LANDSCAPING Cert. Installer, Paver, Walkways, Patios, Stairs, Ret. Walls, Shrub Replacement, Landscape Design & Renovations, Mulch & Stone, Lawn Repair & Install, NO MOWING. Drainage & Backhoe Work. In Bus. 30 + yrs. WE’RE ON ANGIE’S LIST! Free Est. 203-2379577 HIC#0563661 Gary Wodatch Landscape Svs. Hedge/tree trimming. Trim overgrown properties. Est 1985. All calls returned. #620397. Office 203-235-7723 Cell 860 558-5430.
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FALL Yard Clean-Ups Brush, Branches, Leaves, Storm Damage **JUNK REMOVAL** Appl’s, Furniture, Junk, Debris, etc WE CAN REMOVE ANYTHING Entire house to 1 item removed! FREE ESTIMATES Sr. Citizen Discount LIC & INS. 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218
Lawn & Garden WE WEED GARDENS Norm the Gardener Where Gardening’s a Passion (203) 265-1460
Masonry A&A MASONRY. 20yrs exp. We specialize in sidewalks, stairs, patios, stonewalls, chimneys, fireplaces and much more! Call Anytime 860-462-6006! FREE EST! #HIC0616290 PAUL’S MASONRY New & Repairs. Stonewalls, arches, chimneys, sidewalks, fireplaces. Free est. #614863. Call 203-706-9281.
Always a sale in Marketplace. W. BOOBER MASONRY 25 Years Experience All Types of Masonry CT #626708 203 235-4139
Painting & Wallpapering INTERIOR & Exterior Painting & Window Sill Repair chrisresidentialpainting.com Chris Gosselin, Owner 860 214-6516 CT# 625909 Lic. Insured. Free Est.
Paving D & G PAVING Over 25 yrs exp. Paving, seal coating, concrete work. CT Reg#0577005. 203-237-6058.
Plumbing JT’s Landscaping, LLC Lawn mowing & Full lawn maint. Comm/Res. Lic/ ins #616311. 203 213-6528.
CARL’S Plumbing & Heating Speak directly to the plumber, not a machine. We snake drains. Cell 203 272-1730, 860 680-2395.
Siding CPI HOME IMPROVEMENT HIGHEST QUALITY Kitchen, Bath, Siding, Roofing, Windows, Remodeling, Decks, Gutters, Additions. CT#632415 203 634-6550
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BEAUTIFUL FARM FRESH Screened Top Soil, Fill, Sand & Stone, Mulch. Picked up or delivered. No min. Cariati Developers, Inc. 203-238-9846.
POWER WASHING Is Spring Cleaning ON THE OUTSIDE FREE Estimates #569127 Call Kevin 203-440-3279
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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LAVIGNE’S Tree Service In business 34 years Tree removal. Stump grinding. Crane Service. Free Est. Fully insured. 203-294-1775 lavignestreeservicellc.com
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ROOFING & SIDING, INC, WINDOWS, Decks, Remodeling Gutters CT Reg#570192 (203) 639-1634
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$3.59 lb.
$22.98 2lb. bag Frozen
Fresh Baked Sub Rolls
4/$1.99
Friendly’s Ice Cream Sundae Cups Asst. Var.
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Lesser Quantities or patties
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lb.
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Extra Large Cooked Shrimp 31-40 count
Fresh 80% Lean Ground Beef
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Ronzoni Pasta
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Russer Virginia Baked Ham or Great Lakes American Cheese
$4.99 lb
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