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After budget defeat council cuts $380,000 By Charles Kreutzkamp The Berlin Citizen
After the budget was defeated at referendum April 29, the council convened May 6 and voted 4-3 to pass a $78.379 million budget, eliminating an additional $380,000, with dissenting Republicans wanting to eliminate an additional $545,840 on top of those cuts. Just 11.9 percent of eligible voters participated in the referendum, up slightly from about 8 percent last year. Mayor Rachel Rochette (D)
said that it was important for the council to respond to the voters at the referendum and to make significant reductions. “And I believe $380,000 is significant,” she said. The council took a recess to debate budget cuts before returning to session, having decided on the $380,000, which includes a reduction of $190,000 for schools. The councilors previously cut more than $200,000 from the budget that was originally See Cuts / Page 17
Durham Animal Response Team during equine rescue training May 4 at Rivendell Farm. | Photo by Sam Corey
Farm animal rescue a specialized skill By Sam Corey and Charles Kreutzkamp
The Town Council meeting ran long May 6, when the council recessed briefly as part of a lengthy budget discussion. |(Charles Kreutzkamp / The Berlin Citizen)
ations at the equine rescue Farm May 4. training held at Rivendell Firefighters, animal conSpecial to The Citizen trol officers, and horse owners attended the six hour event which featured interMore than 10 people atSee it for yourself! actions with live horses as tending a training session Visit tinyurl.com/ well as a demonstration of put on by the Durham AniTTDart-5-4-2014 to see a rescue techniques on a simumal Response Team learned video of Lucky being lifted. life-saving techniques to assist horses in perilous situSee Rescue / Page 16
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Deluge didn’t drown out annual shindig By Charles Kreutzkamp
Historical Society tag sale The Berlin Historical Society, 305 Main St., has scheduled its annual tag sale for Saturday, June 7, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Vendors and attendees at the 6th Annual Beer and Wine Tasting at the Berlin Fairgrounds May 10. For more photos visit us online. | (Charles Kreutzkamp / The Berlin Citizen) dors from as far away as San male beer-tasters. “With all of this and live en- Diego. Many of the 43 ventertainment, it doesn’t get any dors who offered more than better than that,” said Blasco. 50 beers and 100 wines make a He continued, “It all supports point of returning every year. This was the first year for some excellent charities,” which include scholarship Laurel Brooks, who came funds for Berlin High School on behalf of beer distributor students, juvenile diabe- Rogo with free samples from tes, Fidelco guide dogs, and Otter Creek Brewing in Verall four Berlin volunteer fire mont. “I love it, it’s awesome, departments. The festivities featured venSee Shindig / Page 18
New cell tower discussed By Charles Kreutzkamp
Experts discussed a newly Council chambers May 8. proposed Cingular Wireless The proposed town would (a division of AT&T) cell fill the coverage gap near Rt. tower, at an informational meeting held in the Town See Tower / Page 5
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Turnout was excellent at the 6th Annual Beer and Wine Tasting put on by the Berlin Lions Charities May 10 at the fairgrounds despite torrents of rain that dropped up to four inches according to the National Weather Service, leading to a flood watch throughout the state. Next week, the Lions Club will host the Relay For Life, which will also be held at the fairgrounds, at 10 a.m. Despite the rain pounding sometimes loud enough to drown out the voices in the fair pavilions, the merriments were well attended. More than 900 tickets were sold in advance of the tasting. “It was a great turnout,” Lions Club President Andy Blasco said. “The community really comes out and supports us.” All proceeds from the event are donated to charity, Blasco explained. The event featured beer, wine, cigars, Dove chocolate wine pairings, and even free mustaches given out to fe-
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Wellspring Church: Walk-in Healing Prayer Clinic --Saturday, May 17. Prayer sessions St. Paul School for physical healing. 9:30 to St. Paul School third quarter 11:30 a.m. For more information, call (860) 225-0661. 222 honor roll. Lincoln St. High honors Grade 8 - Gian Civitello, Bethany Covenant Church: Michael Femc, Michael “Requiem� concert -- SunGalati, Molly Hooks, Jennifer day, May 18, 4 p.m. Combined Magnoli, Meghan Mazzatto, choirs of Bethany Covenant Jillian Pernerewski, Gabriel Church and First Church of Ramsey. Christ Wethersfield. Open Grade 7 - Grayson Barnes, to the public; free-will offerNicholas DiPietro, Brian ing. Child care provided. For Houle, Patrick Kennedy, more information, www.bethNell Kordalski, Eric Mys- anymusicseries.net. kowski, Garrett Prushinski, Berlin Congregational Sonali Senapati, Robert Sisto. Grade 6 - Michael Bev- Church: Blessing of the anilacqua, Rachel Fitzsimons, imals -- Saturday, June 7, Gabrielle Grant, Madison 10:30 a.m., in the front of the Hubert, Isabela Miani, Kris- church. The event is open to ten Newman, Amanda Per- all pets and their families. For nerewski, Ashley Plochocki, more information, call (860) Francesca Pokorski, Lily 828-6586. Sokolowski. Bethany Covenant Church: Honors Grade 8 - Christiana Bev- Summer camps -- June 23 through 27 ETC Music & Arts See School / Page 12 Camp for grades 5 through 8;
and July 7 through 11 all day vacation Bible school and Fun and Games Camp for ages 4 to 13 years old. For more information and to sign up, visit www.bethanycovenant.org. Kensington United Methodist Church: Taize service -- Tuesdays, 7 to 7:30 p.m. Special Taize/healing music service on the third Tuesday of each month, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. All are welcome. Berlin Congregational: Free tot time -- Thursdays, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., through May 22, for children up to age 5. Craft time, play sessions, snack time and holiday parties. No pre-registration is required. Kensington Congregational: Bible study -- Wednesdays, 11 a.m., in the church parlor. For more information, call (860) 828-4511. Ke n s in g ton Con g re gational: Play group -- Parent/ child play group Tuesdays, 9:30 to 11:15 a.m., in the Reeves Center, 185 Sheldon St. For infants to pre-school age, open to the public on a drop-in basis. For more information, call Gwen McCann, (860) 828-0064.
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KENSINGTON — Mary Catherine (Indelak) Horbal, 93, of Kensington, passed away in her sleep Saturday, May 10, Sunday, May 18 2014, joining Concert - Bethany Coveher late husnant Music Series presents band Peter “Requiem” for Sunday, May to tend to the J.J. Chumley is a 10-year-old boy who became 18, 4 p.m., Bethany Covenant Lord’s garden Church, 785 Mill St. Open to homeless after his owner was deported. He is an in Heaven. the public; free-will donaaffectionate and loving lap cat. Benny is a sweet, Born in New Britain, tion. Childcare provided. For 3-year-old cockatoo who was found. He needs a short daughter of the late Frank more information, call (860) warming up period before he shows how affectionate and the late Stella (Kow828-3637. alewski) Indelak, she gradand loving he is. For more information, call (860) 828uated from Berlin High 5287. View all of the adoptable pets at www.fobac.org. School, and devoted many Monday, May 19 hours working on her famiBaseball - BHS vs. Bulkely farm on the Chamberlain ley at Colt Park, 4 p.m. Highway. She was a memSoftball - BHS vs. Hale ber of St. Paul Church and Main St., is open Saturdays, Ray at Hale-Ray, 7 p.m. native Larry Mongillo, airs the Berlin Polish Political Boys tennis - BHS vs. every Friday, 8 p.m., on Com- 1 to 4 p.m. New exhibits inClub, and was a devoted clude Boy Scouting in Berlin, Middletown at BHS, 3:45 cast cable channel 5. mother, grandmother, and Baseball - BHS vs. Platt at a permanent toy collection, a p.m. retrospective celebrating the Girls tennis - BHS vs. Mid- great-grandmother. Zipadelli Field, 3:45 p.m. She is survived by her museum’s 20th year, Berdletown at Wesleyan UniverSoftball - BHS vs. Platt at Friday, May 16 son, Frank with whom lin tin, Berlin bricks, Berlin sity, 3:45 p.m. Platt, 3:45 p.m. Iron bridge, the Leatherman, Boys golf - BHS vs. Bristol she made her home, her Boys tennis - BHS vs. Theater - Connectidaughter, Dorothy Chase, Simeon North’s Mill and Central at Pequabuck G.C., Brookfield at BHS, 6 p.m. cut Cabaret Theater, 31-33 of Kensington; her sister, 3 p.m. Girls tennis - BHS vs. Ma- more. Free admission. For Webster Square Road, has more information, call (860) Girls golf - BHS vs. Manloney at BHS, 3:45 p.m. scheduled a performance of Lucy Berger, of Cromwell; 828-5114. chester, Farmington at ManBoys lacrosse - BHS vs. “The Great American Trailer her brother-in-law, Michael Sock Hop - Bethany Covchester CC, 2:50 p.m. RHAM at RHAM, 4:45 p.m. Park” for Friday, May 16, Horbal, of Berlin; a grandenant Church, 785 Mill St., Girls lacrosse - BHS vs. 8 p.m. For more informason, Eric Chase and his has scheduled a dinner and Suffield at Scalise Field Sage wife, Narissa; her chertion and tickets, call (860) Saturday, May 17 ‘50s style sock hop for SatPark, 6 p.m. 829-1248. ished great-grandchildren, urday, May 17, 5:30 to 9 p.m. Racing show - Racing AcSocks for Veterans Jacquelyn, Allison, and Proceeds benefit the Feed tion Today, hosted by Berlin American Legion Post 68, Connor, and; many niecTuesday, May 20 154 Porters Pass, has sched- My Starving Children central es and nephews. 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Ron Lindgren and Peg Porter James Casso, Director Boy Scouts - Boy Scouts Troop 24 is scheduled to meet Thursday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Community Center, 230 Kensington Road. Stop in or call Mike Neault, Scoutmaster, at (860) 828-3611. Boys Scouts - Boy Scout Troop 41 is scheduled to meet Thursday, 7 p.m., at Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St. For more information, call Scoutmaster K.C. Jones at (860) 829-1148 or email jones327@comcast. net. Boys golf - BHS vs. Bulkeley, Hartford Public Co-op at Goodwin Park, 3 p.m. Track and field - BHS vs. Morgan at Peters Complex, 5 p.m. Girls lacrosse - BHS vs. Northwest Catholic at Scalise Field-Sage Park, 6 p.m.
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Opinion Foundation accents leadership with a Husky emphasis Cheshire High basketball coach Dan Lee and his wife Theresa lost their son Ryan three years ago. Ryan was the kind of boy you’d want your daughter to marry. He was tall, handsome, intelligent and athletic enough to captain the basketball and golf teams at Berlin High. He was a gifted enough golfer to earn a scholarship to Long Island University. In April of 2011, he was struck by a taxicab on campus. He died two days later of head injuries. Most of us can only imagine the pain of losing a child. The Lee family and their friends mourned, but before long they began to focus on
how Ryan’s legacy could best be carried on. Less than three years l a t e r, t h e Ryan T. Lee Memorial Ken Foundation has Lipshez not only disFrom the Lip tributed in the neighborhood of $90,000 in scholarships but has spread good will and invested in the future in numerous ways. One of those ways happened recently at the Excellence and Leadership Conference the Foundation sponsored, empowered by
the benevolence of so many in the communities Dan Lee’s knows best. His work in Cheshire has sent legions of young people into the real world with a blessing and a right-minded mission. He lives in Berlin, where so many good neighbors, Berlin High teachers and administrators have rallied behind the cause. He was born in New Britain, and also taught and coached basketball at Goodwin Tech, which is where I first met him about 20 years ago. About 250 students from those three towns, judged by teachers, coaches and administrators to have leadership tendencies, were invited to
Aresimowicz backs specialty bill Press Release House Majority Leader Joe Aresimowicz (D–Berlin/ Southington), state Rep. Jack Hennessy (D–Bridgeport) and state Sen. Carlo Leone (D–Stamford/Darien) held a press conference in support of H.B 5299, An Act Concerning The Findings of The Military Occupation Specialty Task Force – a bill that will address barriers to employment for military veterans by requiring that state licensing authorities accept military training and experience,
where appropriate, as a substitute for additional training and by allowing veterans to gain streamlined occupational certifications. In 2013, the state had 250,000 veterans with a veteran unemployment rate of 7 percent. Crediting military training and experience in Connecticut’s licensing and educational programs will increase employment rates for Connecticut’s veterans. This bill will require various state agencies to certify, waive, grant, or award certain licenses, registrations, exam-
inations, training, or credit for veterans whose military occupational specialty are similar or meet the same standards as its civilian equivalent. Within two years of being discharged from service, assuming not dishonorable, all fees will be waived as permitted by federal law. It will also allow college credits to be awarded for military training as it relates to an academic program. The bill, passed by the House of Representatives awaits to be called for a vote in the Senate.
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Cheshire High for a project that would help them nurture their gift. Very few of them knew the surprise that awaited them when they arrived at Thorp Auditorium on that glorious morning. The youngsters were registering. The coaches and administrators were chatting guiding their respective flocks when a gentleman familiar to everybody across the width and breadth of our state and sports-minded people across the nation entered the foyer with a genuine championship smile that has lit up America’s biggest arenas nine times. Coaches and superintendents rediscovered the youthful notion of hero worship as Geno Auriemma entered the building. After his motivational, interactive speech, dozens of smart phones popped up like springtime blooms to record “Me ‘n’ Geno’ moments. So how did Dan Lee manage to get a keynote speaker like Geno Auriemma just a month after he surpassed Tennessee’s Pat Summit with National Title No. 9 and is being mentioned in the same sentence as UCLA’s iconic men’s coach John Wooden? Start with the selflessness that Lee has engendered in his crusade and credit the cordiality that exists be-
tween basketball coaches in our region. I’ve known New Britain High boys basketball coach Todd Stigliano since he was a precocious and effervescent freshman soccer and basketball player at Newington High. Todd married Geno’s daughter Jenna, and the intimacy of their family combined with Geno’s proclivity for rewarding magnanimous people and organizations fell together beautifully. Geno’s presentation was dynamic. When he asked the youthful audience to make their cellphones scarce and that hats were meant to be worn outdoors, the compliance couldn’t have been quicker. The kids and their adult companions were attentive, and Geno isn’t about to have his authentic thoughts altered by contemporary culture that he deems is detrimental to the development of young people. His view of social media and how it pertains to his team was particularly insightful. He’ll give them a little leniency with Facebook, but Twitter is out. “They all have that stupid stuff,” he said, in response to a question from the audience. “We check their Facebook accounts on a regular basis and See Foundation / Page 13
Government Meetings Monday, May 19 Commission for the Aging, Senior Center, 7 p.m. Mattabassett District, 245 Main St., Cromwell, 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 20 Town Council, Town Hall Council Chambers, 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 21 Police Commission, BPD Conference Room, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 22
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Senior Happenings Meetings The Berlin AARP Chapter meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, May 20, at noon, is the installation of officers at the annual banquet at San Souci Restaurant. Register by calling Barbara Dixon at (860) 828-6295 by May 16. Safe driver class The Seniors Safe Driver class, for drivers age 60 and over, is scheduled for Tuesday, May 27, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Community Center. The class provides a certificate that entitles a discount on car insurance premium. Pre-registration is required. For more information and to register, call (860) 828-6295.
27, 1 to 3 p.m. Judith Stein plans to discuss the meaning and impact of the recent Jimmo vs. Sebelius settlement for Medicare beneficiaries with long-term, chronic condition and what it mean if a hospital patient is on “observations status” and more. The program is free. RSVP is requested by calling (860) 828-7006.
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ilacqua, Nathan Brigandi, Anthony DiPietro, Victoria DiPinto, Tyler Hubert, Jyotsna Karamdas, Lindsey O’Bright, Glenn Prushinski, Joseph Rappoccio, Joshua Rigsby, Charles Sokolowski, Spencer Tibbling, Patrick Welch. Grade 7 - Matthew Bordiere, Isabella Calcagni, Madison Charette, Isabella DiMaio, Serena Esposito, John Gagliardi, Jack Kurnik, Jacob Margentino, Gabriella Pokorski, Aiden Stevens. Grade 6 - Carissa Civitello, Mari Cormier, Hannah Couillard, Theresa Cusson, Eleanor Doolittle, Joseph Gaffney, Sara Kirejczyk, Olivia Smith, Jackson Sokolowski.
Reunion
A 70th birthday party reunion for all five 1962 New Britain graduating classes is scheduled for Sunday, June 8 at Papa’s (Pit Stop Diner) Dodge, Inc. 585 E. Main St. Graduates of New Britain High School, Pulaski High School, St. Thomas Aquinas, Mary Immaculate Academy and Goodwin Tech are welcome. For more information and to register, contact Maggie McVeigh Francis, (860) 5637041, francisdr@aol.com; or Kathy Camosci Golas, (860) 523-7395, kcgolas@aol.com.
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the minute we see something on there that’s inappropriate, we shut down everybody’s because YOU’RE on OUR team. If you’re gonna put stuff out there that’s not supposed to be out there, that means you ruined it for the whole team. So everybody’s real careful about what they put out.” Tweeters get muffled the first day of practice and stay that way until after the final game of the season. “You know what? Halfway through the season they forget they even had one and they don’t even miss it one bit,” he said. “We’re just trying to protect them from themselves because they’re gonna get mad about something, they’re going to put something out there and they’re going to regret it.” He told a story about two Olympians who were sent home from London because of inappropriate Tweets. “Imagine working four years for the Olympics, you
have a couple beers one night, you put something out there and the Olympic Committee sends you home. That’s hard to live with,” he said. And if he perceives a Twitter addiction during the recruiting process … “We stopped recruiting one kid. This kid had 35,000 Tweets. That means she’s on that thing every minute of every day and the kid is like a ‘C’ student,” he related. “And the parents say their kid is a really hard worker. No she’s not. She’s lying to you. She’s really a hard-working Tweeter, not a hard-working student.” It was after Geno left that Lee and his volunteers laid the groundwork for the conference’s nuts and bolts. Aided by a host of Cheshire High students, teachers, coaches and administrators, Lee transformed the gymnasium into a luncheon hall. They pushed brooms, they set up round tables with chips and salsa — Ryan’s favorite snack — donated by local supermarkets operated by CHS
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Sports Baseball keeps winning; Undefeated week for golf By Nate Brown
to hold off any charges Conard attempted, with senior David Condon earning the win.
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Baseball Another week is in the books, and another two wins have helped the Redcoats reach a fantastic 11-1 record at the midway point of the season. The local boys began the week with a strong 5-2 win over Middletown at Zipadelli Field. After taking a 2-0 lead after one inning, Berlin let their opponents tie it 2-all in the top of the third before scoring another two runs in the bottom half to take the lead for good. Senior captain Mitch Williams homered for the Redcoats, while junior Jared Gallagher earned the victory on the mound. The Redcoats ended their week with an impressive win over Conard, 7-4. Berlin got off to an incredible start, scoring all seven runs in the top of the first inning. The team was able
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200. Senior captain Austin Forauer shot a round-best 38, and was named the medalist for the Timberlin Golf Course match. Berlin ended the week on 4-3. The Lady Redcoats once again held the early lead, 1-0 a strong note, defeating Brisafter one and 2-1 after two, yet tol Central and Maloney, recouldn’t hold on. Harris took spectively, by a final score of 165-183-240. Forauer was once the loss. The Berlin girls finished again named match medalist, their week with a bounce- shooting a 39 at Timberlin. The Redcoats are 7-1 this back 11-1 win over rival Plainville to, hopefully, right the season on their home course. ship. The team’s three losses on Girls golf the season have come by a The Lady Redcoats have combined four runs. made quick work of their opponents as of late, going 2-0 Boys golf last week to improve to 7-1 on The Redcoats have hit their the season. The local girls began the stride as of late, as they swept both dual matches last week week with a strong 182-194 to finish 4-0 while improving victory over Hall at Timberlin. Junior Abby Underwood was their overall record to 8-2. The BHS boys were able to the medalist for the match, outplay Middletown and Pla- shooting a 43 on the day. Berlin capped the week with inville in their first contest of the week, winning 163-189- a dominating victory over riSee more BHS sports results online at berlincitizen.com
val Plainville, 186-282. Junior Julia Kemmling shot a 42 to be named the medalist for the match held at Timberlin. The BHS girls have defeated their opponents by an average of 32.37 strokes per contest. Boys lacrosse The Redcoats looked poised for another long week following a frustrating 19-7 loss to Northwest Catholic, yet were able to turn things around, finishing 2-1 during the stretch and improving to 7-4. The BHS boys finished the stretch with victories over Rockville (14-11) and Bunnell (11-8). Senior captain Jordan Kradas and junior Cameron Criniti have led the charge for the Redcoats. Seniors Ben Tomascak and Luc Bolduc, and sophomore Garrett Guite also turned in solid work for Berlin last week, as did senior goalie Matt Cote.
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lated plastic and metal horse named “Lucky.” Members of the Middlefield and Berlin fire departments attended the event as well. Attendees learned how to fasten a Large Animal Lift, a device with a metal spreader bar and many numbered straps, some of which cross over each other to allow an large animal to be safely lifted by a tractor or backhoe. “Have a firm and long lead in case he thrashes,” warned Roger Lauze, adding tension and life to the plastic form of
the 600 pound false horse. Lauze, the equine rescue and training coordinator for the Massachusetts Society for Prevention of Animal Cruelty, instructed the session. Lauze frequently warned that the animals being assisted by the large animal lift are not unconscious but may be sedated, and continually warned rescuers to show caution and avoid being kicked by the false horse so that the rescuers would learn not only how to fasten the straps, but also how to safely approach an actual injured animal. “We want everybody to
learn that safety comes first, so you can take care of yourself, your team, and the animal,” said Sue White, DART response team leader. The day began with acquainting newcomers, with little to no experience with horses, with placing a halter on a live horse, walking the animal out of its stall, and guiding the horse out of the barn to safety. A fte r wa rd s , m e m b e rs split into two groups to rescue Lucky from a barn and a trailer. The session finished off with learning how to move Lucky using the Large Ani-
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mal Lift. “Everyone gets a chance to perform different rescue scenarios with a fake horse so they don’t have to deal with a real horse body and real horse movements,” said Lauze. “This gives everyone a chance to see how the equipment works, become more efficient using it, and become faster.” “They don’t become faster by being fast, they become
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types of animals, they’re not being put in a position of danger when they’re called into these rescues,” Lauze said. The rescue training was “very interesting,” according to David Chowaniec, Middlefield’s animal control officer, who came to the session for professional development. Chowaniec said DART would be the first group he would call when dealing with an emergency situation involving a large animal. DART is a volunteer-based organization founded in 2006, comprised of teachers, veterinarians, and horse instructors from Durham and nearby towns. DART assists first response teams and fire departments during any animal-related emergency. “There’s a strong emotional connection between animals and their owners, especially with horses,” said Chowaniec, who also is a firefighter with the Middlefield Volunteer Fire Company. “Firemen are usually the first ones called to deal with burning barns and houses, so learning how to properly rescue animals is very important,” he said. “Rescuing animals can be tricky because for them it’s fight or flight, whereas humans are more docile,” Chowaniec said. “Personal safety comes first, but we’re still trying to protect life.” White said the goal of these events is for each person to leave with practical experience with animal rescue. Pat Bandzes, who has horses on her farm, said she came to the event to be prepared in case an emergency arose at her farm. “This is a great training for anyone who keeps horses.” Bandzes said. DART team leader White said the training event has been a great success since it began last year. “We invite barn and stable owners as well as firefighters and responders to these kind of events because we want them to learn ways they can prevent disasters and how to respond to tragedies,” White said. “If each person comes away with learning something new, that’s all we can hope for.”
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is choosing not to proceed with a $1.5 million renovation on the meeting house that would include elevators to make the building more accessible. The council heard a proposal to renovate the meeting house, including plans to use it as a history museum run by the historical society in 2012. Republicans initially presented a plan that would involve drawing additional money from Berlin’s fund balance – the savings the town has accumulated, which is
nearly drawn down to 12 percent, close to the minimum that is recommended, with another two months left in the fiscal year. Director of Finance Jim Wren explained to the council that the town had recently gotten its bond rating raised – something that allows the town to borrow at lower interest rates, which will save money as the town prepares to fund the high school renovation and police and fire stations. Additional draws from
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KENSINGTON BERLIN BERLIN BERLIN KENSINGTON Spectacular 1 of a kind reproduction Well maintained, updated Rarely available Townhouse in 6 RM Ranch in country setting. Great setting for this KENSINGTON KENSINGTON KENSINGTON BERLIN Cape. Professionally landscaped yard. Ranch. Private yard bordering Kensington Woods. Open flr. pln. Open flr. pln. Cathedral ceiling adorable home in 1 bdrm condo oak entertaining. Great 3 bdrmHuge ranch. Great & absolutely 3 Bdrm, bath raised ranch. Outstanding Great forfor thisentertaining. 1500 sq. ft. cape w/large 2-car Greatprice home Featured BerlinCharming Land Trust. 2 BR, l.5 w/high bth. ceilings, great for kit. location in fam. room. Wood flrs. 1.5 Large Kensington. 2 .54 bdrm., 2 brick wallsWorkshop and an open&flr. pln. This unit nothing to do except move in. deck Wood flrs yard.2Fenced waterfall. Profesgarage, located in established on 2beams, in Yankee Magazine. 3 BR,neighborhood 2 full C/A. car garage. 15x17, LR with beautiful FP leads to throughabove grd.acre pool. car w/fish bth.pond, Large DR, new overlooks a peaceful court yard is in moveout. LargeBR kitchen w/newer appliances. private. Large eat in kitchen floors. cul-de-sac. FeaturesFRinclude eat-in-kitchen bths. Fantastic w/cath. ceiling. open hot tub. Great kitchen andand to Trex deck. Spacious w/ plenty garage. RemodVinyl sionally sidinglandscaped and &windows, wood C/A andoutbldgs.. washer & dryerofhook-up eled bath, newer 2011, updated mechanicals. w/center isle. Granite Wood flrs, 2 frlplcs. Cooney toSecurity cozy living room w/frplace,sunroom, system. Oversized customC/A, gas MBR.in condition. 2 separate closetin space. 15x14 FRroofcould windows. 330 ft Rec. room in counters. $149,900. Betsy oversized garage. Nice yard. Beautiful $112,500 Kathy Bialek 3 season porch, deck & a patio too! 2048 ft. living furnace hardwood4 flrs.car$214,900 deck. and Fantastic garage. Angie Solar unit.FHA panels approved. too! $219,700. easily be 3rdDetached BR. Great location lower level. Gas heat. $239,900. 966-4296. & simple 205-3351 $199,900 Derek Jutras 883-7091 $299,900.214-6384 Dennis Phaneuf 944-0282. Dennis Phaneuf 944-0282. $194,900. Derek Jutras 883-7091. Dennis Phaneuf 944-0282. space. $279,900 Derek Jutras 883-7091 Santoro
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Simsbury $244,900
Great opportunity and price! Spacious Cape Cod style home priced to sell. 4 bedrooms 1.5 bath with family room and 1 car garage.
Plainville $99,500
Move in ready unit in small complex, New Refrigerator, new water heater, new windows also new carpet. Unit freshly painted, Just bring your furniture. Conveniently located near schools, highway, restaurants, & shopping.
Berlin $259,900
Very nice 3 bedroom home, over 2000sf, 3 bedroom 2 bath & 2 car garage. Gleaming hardwood floors throughout, updated kitchen, large sunroom/family-room and finished basement. Huge rear yard with in-ground pool and plenty of storage.
Cromwell $131,900
Beautifully redone 2 bedroom 1.5 bath condo. New kitchen with stainless steal appliances, new cabinets and kitchen island! Updated bathrooms with custom tiled shower. Pristine condo in a great complex!
Southington $199,900
One floor living, Nicely updated 3 bedroom 1.5 baths Ranch with oversized garage. Newer roof, siding windows, furnace Central Air & septic and more! Must see!
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n JOBS n TAG SALES n CARS n HOMES n PETS n RENTALS n ITEMS FOR SALE n SERVICE DIRECTORY
BRICKLIN 1974 SVI V8 220 HP. Gull Wing doors, 18,000 original miles. Garaged always. Runs great. Only 900 built in 1974. Was $23,000, now $19,500. Consider Trading coins, Lot, etc. 203-745-5413 or cell 203-530-2273. You’ll love it! I did!
HUGE TAG SALE - Saturday May 17. Everything in the house and yard will be priced. Furniture, hand and power tools, power equipment, lawn and garden tools, mowers, tractor etc. 118 Cynthia Drive, Berlin. Saturday May 18 from 9-3. Rain date Sunday
If you can’t find it in Marketplace it’s not for sale.
Automobiles
JEEP LIBERTY LIMITED 2003 153K. Moonroof $3,299 203 219-5738
2004 HYUNDAI SANTE FE Only $7,995
2002 NISSAN, MAXIMA GLE - 1 owner, 160K miles, Exc. Cond! Loaded w/ sun roof! $3995. 203-213-3803
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ONLY 43K STOCK #14-523A
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2010 HYUNDAI SONATA
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KIA Forte, 2012 Silver, $14,500, loaded, mint cond, 18k mi, sunroof, navigation, keyless ignition, 100k mile, 10 year factory warranty. 860-794-3475.
Trucks & Vans
CASH!
FORD E150 1996 - Well maintained, automatic, new tires, cruise control, CB radio, TV, stereo, 4 bucket seats, fold down bench, 71K mi. $4,945. 203-272-3488.
Automobiles Wanted
2006 HYUNDAI 2010 HYUNDAI 2010 HYUNDAI 2009 SANTE FE 2008 SANTE FE ELANTRA SONATA SONATA AWD LIMITED AWD LIMITED ONLY 69K STOCK#
Cash for any car, truck, van, SUV, motorcycle. Any Condition! Running or not! I’m not buying for scrap so I can pay more in most cases. 203-6004431
Only $8,999
CASH Paid for any Toyota car, truck, van or SUV. Any condition, running or not. 203-233-2989
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Boats and Motors KAYAK 14’ Necky Zoar Sport with Rudder, Lime Green, with cockpit cover. $650. Call 860 645-7245. KAYAK Model 126 with Dihedral Hull and twin hatches with carry handles. $300. Call 203-634-0765. KAYAK PADDLES Werner Camano. 220 cm. Straight shaft. Excellent condition. Used in fresh water only. Black with red blades. $175 firm. and Werner Camano 230cm. Straight shaft. Blue with white blades $75 firm. Call (860) 645-7245
Help Wanted
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Campers & Trailers
2008 HYUNDAI 2008 HYUNDAI 2012 AZERA LIMITED CHRYSLER 200 ACCENT LOW LOW MILES ONLY 60K
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Always a sale in Marketplace.
Automobiles
ATV POLARIS 2007 800 twin X2 W/ dump body, and wrench package, Xlnt Cond., low Hrs, black and gray. Must See! call for more info 203630-1942.
Automobiles CORVETTE Convertible 1998 Red, new Michelin Pilot tires, new battery, 24,500 miles, many factory installed options, excellent turn-key condition. Asking $22,500. For more information call 860-747-2847
Automobiles
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IMPOUNDED - Pit Bull, grey, vic. Park Dr., Kensington. Berlin Animal Control, (860) 828-7055.
Tag Sales
Automobiles
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Automobiles
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Lost and Found
DENTAL ASSISTANT - For general practice in Cheshire. Full-time position for experienced, reliable person, must have excellent communication and computer skills. Please fax resume to (203) 272-9886. AUTO AUCTION DRIVERS PT, MERIDEN, CT - Perfect for retirees, stay at home parents & others. Pay rate $10/hr. Every Thursday rain or shine, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Clean DMV record, valid driver’s license, able to drive auto/standard. Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen & have No Felonies. Call (860) 525-1109 or apply at www.Staffingct.com 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.
Auto Parts CHEVY 396, 4Bolt Block, standard bore, 3955272 Cast Number, C-11-9 Cast Date $600. Call 203 859.1664 Mike after 4p.m.
Gouveia Vineyards - Is looking for PT workers. Weekends & Holidays a must. Please stop in the Winery Thurs. thru Sun. for an application.
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Apartments For Rent
Rooms For Rent
Furniture & Appliances
COOK -PT, Weekends a must. Apply Within: Gaetano’s Tavern on Main 38-40 N. Main St, Wallingford
DENTAL RECEPTIONIST For oral surgery practice in Southington. Full-time position for energetic and reliable person interested in office work and dental assisting. Good telephone and computer skills necessary. Call for interview, (860) 276-0225.
MER. Furn. Apts. East Side Incl Heat, HW, Elec. 2nd flr. Studio, $180/wk+ sec. 203630-3823 12pm-8pm www. meridenrooms.com
NORTH Haven Meadowstone Motel- Off I-91. Satellite TV. Short Stay/Daily/Weekly. On Bus Line. Visa/MC/Discover 203-239-5333
SLEEP#BED - Queen, dual chamber, 1 yr. old, gently used, orig. $2201, $600obo, (860)209-2663.
Find your dream home in Marketplace. GROOMER & KENNEL ASSISTANT - Experienced only. Call Gary, 203-269-3554. Immediate openings Please contact Speed Staffing LLC at (203) 379-0390 or come in person at 500 South Broad St., Meriden Ct. 06450 Pickers, packer’s, truck loaders, assemblers, solderer’s, drivers, food prep, cooks, customer service representatives and returns processors needed. INSULATION INSTALLER Experienced only. 2 valid forms of ID required. Call (860) 829-8881. MACHINE DESIGN ENGINEER 1. Min 2 yrs mechanical design exp using SolidWorks (or equivalent). 2. Ability to manage projects from concept to completion. 3. Comfortable designing mechanics (such as test & assembly equipment, automated equipment, fixtures, tooling, etc) 4. Good communication skills. 5. Knowledge of electromechanic pneuematics a plus. FOR the right Candidate we offer a competitive salary, benefits package, and a wealth of experience. PLEASE email resume to: info@amertool.com MANUFACTURING HOBSON & MOTZER, INC. A leading developer of progressive dies and precision metal stampings is currently seeking a TOOL & DIEMAKER. Candidate should have extensive progressive die experience and the ability to effectively, build, troubleshoot and repair new and existing tooling and gauges. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including 401(k) and profitability bonus. Please send resume to: HOBSON & MOTZER, INC. Attn: Human Resources 30 Airline Dr., Durham, CT 06422 or apply in person between 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily M/F EOE
Condos For Sale CHESHIRE- Quarry Village condo for sale by owner. Mint. 1,368 sf 2 BR. w/ 3rd BR/office or den. 1.5 bath, living room, dining room, slider to deck, fireplace, attached garage, granite in Kit. and baths, stable. Association fees $285/month. Cul-de-sac, forested back yard, walk out basement. $227,500. 203-500-2796 SPRING LAKE VILLAGE 2BR/2BA condo. Rare 1st flr end unit w/ grg only steps away. Move in ready. Fresh paint, refin. kitch. cabs., new carpet. Lots of closets & storage rm. Sec. bldg. in 55+ community. Clubhouse, pool, tennis, garden. Won’t last long @ $126,900. Call Greg 860463-8403 9AM-7PM.
Mobile Homes For Sale PROSPECT - 2 BR, 1 BA, New windows & siding. $27,900. Liberty (860)747-6881.
Lots and Acreage TWO GRAVES - On one plot in Section 26, Lot 47, Walnut Grove Cemetery, Meriden, CT, retails for $1,800, will take best offer, must be sold together. Robin Sandler, 203-483-0003, Robin@ RobinSandler.com TWO PLOTS - In Rose Hill Cemetery, E1/2826-25. $800 each. 203-2374550 or (203) 631-0634.
Real Estate Wanted WANTED - Large home w/ acres, must be in good condition. We would like a lease/purchase. Can pay max. $2,500 mo. Durham, Wallingford, Guilford area. Call Rita, (860) 788-3612.
Condos For Rent SUNNY - 2 Bedroom Apartment at Judd Square. Parking included. Laundry facilities on premises. No pets and no smoking. $995 per month. Please call Kurt at 203-715-0333.
Apartments For Rent SPRING SPECIAL MERIDEN- 1BR $750/month. HEAT, HOT WATER & ELECTRIC INCLUDED. Private Balcony. 203-639-4868
MER. West side 1 BR, 2nd flr, includes heat, hot water & elec. Oak flooring, w/d in apt $245/wk + sec. Call 12pm-8pm 203-634-1195 MER-2 BRs, $850-$975. Heat/hot water included. Off st parking. Ask about 1 mo. free. 203 886-7016 MERIDEN 1 BR, Off st parking. Wall to Wall Carpets, Appls, $795/mo. Heat & HW incl. No pets. Security & refs req. 203 238-7133 MER. Furn. Apts. East Side Incl Heat, HW, Elec. 2nd flr. Studio, $180/wk+ sec. 203630-3823 12pm-8pm www. meridenrooms.com MERIDEN - East side. Modern, Lovely 1 Br. All Appliances. Deck. Large Kitchen. Secure Parking. Walk to Stop & Shop. $715. 860 628-1013. MERIDEN 9 Guiel Place 2 BR apt. Living rm. Kit w/ DW. Heat & HW incl. CoinOp Laundry Rm. $985. Call Mike 203 376-2160
BULLDOG PUPPIES $550+, Poodle Mix Puppies $350+, Bengal Kittens, $450+. Vet checked, shots, health guarantee. 860-828-7442. SIBERIAN Husky Puppies for sale. Born March 5. $600. 3 Males, 2 Females. 203-314-0004
Livestock
SPRING Riding Lesson Specials! Call 203-2381600 for details or visit www.rosehavenstables. com
MERIDEN - 4 bedroom, Washer & Dryer hook-ups, off street parking. $1200.00 per month. Plus security. Call 860-508-6877.
PLANTSVILLE- 3BR, 1BA, 2nd floor, $1000 plus sec., includes heat, water, garbage, stove and fridge included. N/S. 860-538-2483
AFFORDABLE Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators and Stoves. Appliance Repairs Will Deliver (203) 284-8986 BRAND NEW - Kenmore Elite 6 burner gas drop-in top, never used, still in wrap; Double oven built-in, never used, still in wrap, frigid air. $1,500 for both. Call anytime, (203) 2840324. DRYER - Whirlpool, white, full size, electric, front load. Clean, excellent condition, $199. (203) 589-9453 and leave message.
Miscellaneous For Sale DREXEL Heritage love seat with slip cover, very good condition, floral design $275.00 Medium size refrigerator, white, $50, car bubble for storage, $35. Call 203.631.4597
FOR SALE - Large well built wooden picnic table. $75. call 860-628-0561 after 5PM.
MERIDEN - Wallingford Line, Large 1 & 2 BR Modern Condos. Laundry. No pets. $700 & $900+ Utils. (203) 245-9493 SUMMER Program starting June 23, Mon-Thurs 9-12. Lessons every day, grooming & much more. Horse shows on Thurs for parents to watch. $200. Call for more info 203-265-3596.
Furniture & Appliances
MOUNTAIN BIKE Specialized Rock Hopper with RockShox, Purple/Blue with Speedometer. $175. Call 860 645-7245.
PRESS BOARD - 7/16” thick 32” x 74”, 16 pieces and 43 x 72, 7 pieces for $ 3 each; 44” x 45”, 12 pieces for $200 each. For information, call Clem (203) 634-1161.
WALLINGFORD - 1 BR, Centrally located, includes stove & fridge. NO PETS! Credit check, $775. 2 months sec. Call (203) 317-9824.
SCHWINN Chopper bicycle, hardly used, $100. 203.631.4597
WALLINGFORD- 1BR studio Kitchen, Stove & Refrigerator incl. Centrally located- $600. No pets. 2 mo sec + refs. 203265-0698.
Rooms For Rent MER Clean Safe Rms. Inclds. H, HW, Elec, Kit Priv. E side. off-st park. $125/wk.+ sec. 12-8pm 203-630-3823 www.Meridenrooms.com MER Clean Safe Rms. Inclds. H, HW, Elec, Kit Priv. E side. off-st park. $125/wk.+ sec. 12-8pm 203-630-3823 www.Meridenrooms.com
SIMPLICITY HYDRO - 16 HP Lawn Mower w/ snow blower, 9HP DW Vacuum, mulcher attach., great Cond! $4K. OBO. 203-265-9992.
Jewelry
RECLINERS - Like new! 2 blue, slightly used in EXCELLENT condition! $200. each. 203 678-4478
Wanted to Buy
ALWAYS BUYING CASH PAID Vintage Electronics, Musical Instruments, Amps, Ham Equipment, HiFi, Radios, CB, Guitars, Audio Equipment. 860 707-9350
MUSIC Max City. We are buying instruments and gear. Tell us what you have, get paid today. Call 203-517-0561
1, 2 or 3 Items or an estate $$$ CA$H $$$ 203-237-3025 ESTATE SALE SERVICE Costume Jewelry, Antiques, paintings, Meriden-made items, toys, lamps 1-2 ITEMS Silverware, China, Glass. Furniture, 50’s Items. Whole Estates 203 238-3499 AARON’S BUYING Old Machinist Tools, Lathes, Bench Tools Hand Tools, Much More. (203) 525-0608 ALL CASH FOR MILITARY ITEMS 203-237-6575
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Find everything at our Marketplace. 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 Items. Anything Old. Open 6 days. 18 South Orchard St Wallingford CT 06492 or call 203-284-3786
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PORTABLE WASHER Apartment size, $85.00 or Best Offer. Call 203440-0196.
SOUTHINGTON Across from YMCA, 2nd floor, 2 bedrm. $800 + security + utilities. References & credit check. Call 203-245-2388
Cindy’s Unique Shop CONSIGNMENT 32 North Colony St Wallingford (203) 269-9341 2 levels, 1800 SF of Consigned Home Decor & Furnishings. 30 Day Layaways Available. $5 Off a purchase $25 or more. $10 off a purchase $100 or more. Check us out on Facebook. Ample Free Parking in Our Lot. Free Gift w/$15 or more purchase. Hours Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri 9:305 Thurs 9:30-6, Sat 10-5, Sun 11-4
Electronics
Wanted to Buy
ELECTROLUX CANISTER VACUUM CLEANER, all attachment w/ extra bags and filters, good shape $250 OBO. 203-634-1203
MERIDEN - E. Side 2 Bedroom, washer + dryer hookups $850 per mo. + 1 mo. security. Call 860-508-3293.
Mer – Lrg. 1 Bedroom, very clean, heat/hot water, laundry, pool. Available May 1. $725/ mo. 860-798-4483.
Furniture & Appliances
Pets For Sale
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Sporting Goods & Health KAYAK 16’ - Oldetown. Loon/ two person. With paddles and two adult life jackets. $450 OBO. 203 435-4145
Swimming Pools & Spas HOT TUB: Six person, 28 jets w/ all options. Never used. Cost $6000, Sacrifice $2999. Can Deliver. Call Mike, 203-232-8778.
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Landscaping
PETE IN THE PICKUP Junk Removal and More No Job too Big/Small We Do it All 860 840-8018
HOUSE DOCTOR We do it all. 42 yrs. Family run since 1949. Carpentry, Plumbing & Electrical to Odd Jobs. CT# 635370 203 427-7828
A&A LAWN CARE Dumpster Rentals. Spring Cleanups. Mulch. Walls, Walks & Patios. Free Est. #584101 Jim 203 237-6638
Heating and Cooling
ACCEPTING Commercial & Residential grounds maintenance/complete lawn care. 25 yrs. exp. Srs. discount. 203-634-0211
Gary Wodatch Debris Removal of Any Kind. Homeowners, contractors. Quick, courteous svc. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Office 203 235-7723 Cell 860 558-5430 GARY Wodatch Demolition Svs Sheds, pools, decks, garages. Quick, courteous svc. All calls returned. Ins. #566326 Cell 860-558-5430 Office 203-235-7723
Carpentry 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.
Electrical Services HENRY’S APPLIANCE REPAIR - We service & install all major brands of home appls. at reas. rates. (203) 632-8000.
Dryer Vent Cleaning NEW ENGLAND DUCT CLEANING HVAC Air Duct & Dryer Vent Cleaning. Fully Insured. Not to Exceed Pricing. Call 203-915-7714
Home Improvement Cornerstone Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203237-GATE. CT Reg #601060
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 203-2357723 Cell 860 558-5430 HJ’S Lawn Service wants your grass. Competitive rates. Reliable, references available. 203-213-6316
Junk Removal
T.E.C. ELECTRICAL SERVICE LLC All Phases of Electrical Work 24 hr. Emergency Service SMALL JOBS WELCOME 203-237-2122
Excavating GRADING, Drainage, Foundations, Trucking, Retaining Walls, Pavers, Water/Sewer/ Septic. Lic. #1682. Cariati Developers, Inc. 203-2389846 MC/Visa Accepted
Fencing Cornerstone Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Insd. Call John Uvino 203-237GATE. CT Reg #601060
Gutters
SPRING CLEAN UPS JT’s Landscaping, LLC Lawn mowing & Full lawn maint. Comm/Res. Lic/ ins #616311. 203 213-6528 LAWN PRO’S LLC - Accepting new clients. Res. & Comm. 25 Years exp. Reg. & ins. Free estimates. (203) 427-1727. LOPEZ Landscaping is our new beginning. Will mow your lawn for a reasonable price. Call 860-670-3863 MOWING FERRAUOLA LAWN CARE now accepting new mowing accounts at a reasonable rate. 203-804-5779. RJ LARESE Landscaping Res/Comm Lawn Maint. Spring Clean-Ups. Sr Disc. Free Est. 203 314-2782.
Masonry
Plumbing
MARIO’S MASONRY - All masonry work / repairs. No job too Sm., 25 Yrs. Exp.. Free estimate. Lic and insured. #0614297. 203-2717917 / 203-565-5904
CARL’S Plumbing & Heating Speak directly to the plumber, not a machine. We snake drains. Cell 203 272-1730, 860 680-2395
O & E Masonry. Chimney repair, brick, stone, pavers, sidewalks, etc. Locally owned & operated. CT Reg #0611774. 203-802-0446 PAUL’S MASONRY New & Repairs. Stone walls, arches, chimneys, sidewalks, fireplaces. Free est. #614863. 203-706-9281
Painting & Wallpapering A-1 Quality Painting Specializing in Wood/ Aluminum siding. Low rates. Reg#533474. Call Dennis 203-630-0008
JUNK REMOVAL & MORE! 25% OFF We remove Furniture, Appliances, And Entire contents of: Homes, Sheds, Estates, Attics, Basements, Garages & more. **Fall Yard Clean-ups.** FREE ESTIMATES LIC & INS. 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218 PETE IN THE PICKUP Junk Removal and More No Job too Big/Small We Do it All 860 840-8018
Spring Clean-ups 20% OFF IF YOU Mention This Ad Spring 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
JM Lawncare Spring clean up. Junk removal, lawn mowing, mulch, trimming, top soil, and seeding. #0638681 860-796-8168
Handypersons WE HAVE DUMP TRUCK Registered and insured. Free on-site estimate. Any Questions? Call Ed
JOE’S LAWN CARE SERVICES LLC- Spring cleanup, Res/Com Mowing, Hedge Trimming. Fully Insured. 20 yrs exp. 203631-7444
SPRING CLEANUPS Lawn Mowing: Weekly, Biweekly, Monthly You decide! Call (203) 630-2152
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
MEDINA Sewer & Drain Cleaning Services LLC Quality work, affordable prices. 24hr Service. Benny Medina 203 909-1099
Power Washing
Roofing
INTERIOR Design by Joni & Co. Previous owner & teacher of Joni’s Painting and Interior Design for 35 years. Are you having trouble choosing colors for your home? Let me help you with your decorating. I can make this a joy for you not a job. Call Joan 203-440-3067 or 203-600-3234
$1000 OFF Your Lowest Estimate (203) 284-0137 CT Reg # 558927 CPI HOME IMPROVEMENT HIGHEST QUALITY Kitchen, Bath, Siding, Roofing, Windows, Remodeling, Decks, Gutters, Additions. Credit Cards Accepted. CT#632415 203 634-6550
Paving D & G PAVING Over 25 yrs exp. Paving, seal coating, concrete work. CT Reg#0577005. 203-237-6058
BEAUTIFUL FARM FRESH Screened Top Soil, Fill, Sand & Stone, Mulch. Picked up or delivered. No min. Cariati Developers, Inc. 203-238-9846
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Top Soil, Sand & Fill
POWER WASHING IS SPRING CLEANING ON THE OUTSIDE FREE Estimates #569127 Call Kevin 203-440-3279 REMODELING, New construction, painting, more. Free estimates. CT Reg #0637842. 860-724-6435
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CPI HOME IMPROVEMENT HIGHEST QUALITY Kitchen, Bath, Siding, Roofing, Windows, Remodeling, Decks, Gutters, Additions. Credit Cards Accepted. CT#632415 203 634-6550
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A & A LAWN CARE Spring clean-ups, attics, bsmnts cleaned. Hedge trimming, tree, shrub, debris removal. #584101 Jim 203-237-6638
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W. BOOBER MASONRY 25 Years Experience All Types of Masonry CT #626708 203 235-4139
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GUTTERS DON’T WORK IF THEY’RE DIRTY For gutter cleaning, Call Kevin (203) 440-3279 Fully ins. CT# 569127
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FILL for sale. $75/Truck load. Crushed concrete aggregate. Location: Downtown Meriden. 203-237-5409
Tree Services Gary Wodatch LLC TREE REMOVAL All calls returned. CT#620397 Quick courteous service. Office 203-235-7723 Cell 860-558-5430 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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Fresh Vidalia Onions extra large 88¢ lb.
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