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By Devin Leith-Yessian The Citizen

Residents came out for public hearing on a zone change that would pave the way for a proposed condominium complex at the base of Ragged Mountain. Barbara Banasiewicz helps sort energy bars for Berlin-based nonprofit Hero Boxes. Devin Leith-Yessian, The Citizen

Nonprofit prepping second shipment of care packages By Devin Leith-Yessian The Citizen

her to ask if their units could receive supplies as well.

Amid new troop deployments to the Middle East, Hero Boxes is planning another shipment of care packages to soldiers serving overseas.

“What am I going to say, ‘No I only send boxes once a year?’” she said.

Since the non-profit prepared its annual supply of care packages on Thanksgiving — its largest shipment yet at 607 boxes — Karen Cote, its founder, said more soldiers have reached out to

Cote will once again be setting up at the former Blockbuster location at 1041 Farmington Ave. through the end of February and is looking for the usual donation items, including water flavor enhancers, travel size wet wipes, sunscreen sticks, deodorant, energy bars and

snacks. She’s aiming to send around 200 boxes, depending on how many donations come in. To get the care packages in the mail as quickly as possible, since there won’t be another large packaging event like the one the nonprofit holds each Thanksgiving, volunteers are needed to help sort donations and package them.

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Shuttle Meadow Country Club is hoping to construct a condominium complex with 16 threeunit buildings and 28 detached homes on 30 acres The zone change would off West Lane, according shift around 140 acres to Donald Klepaik, a longowned by Shuttle Meadow time club member selectCountry Club from R-43 – ed to develop the propera low density residential ty. The neighborhood zone – to the town’s PR-2 would be offset from West designation, which would Lane, and the nearby trailallow for smaller plots head for hiking on Ragged clustered closer together. Mountain, by a private Any subsequent develop- road. ment would require a spe- Richard Pentore, an attorcial permit to be granted ney representing the club, from the zoning commis- said the zone change is sion and further public necessary to allow condohearings. miniums on lots small Speaking at the Thursday, enough to preserve the surrounding open space. Jan. 23 public hearing, He estimated a developRoundhill Road resident ment under the PR-2 zone Julie Maguder said would use between 40 to her family bought its 50 percent less land than a home to be close to the mockup of a R-43 develhiking trails that run opment he presented, through the mountain which showed homes preserve.

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Budget increases have lagged behind similar towns Additionally, the Board of Education subcommittee for Finance and Operations met

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Several key budget lines are impacting the overall budget increase of 6.47 percent. The largest increases are in equipment and contracted services. These increases can best be explained by understanding the changes implemented by the town of Berlin in the budget process.

The contracted services line includes a technology budget that is being created for the first time and the implementation of an Effective School Solutions (ESS) program at McGee.

Building and district supply budgets have been decreased an additional 1.43 This new process allows only percent from the 2019-20 items greater than $25,000 school year, following a 10 and non-technology items to percent decrease the previbe considered in the town’s ous year. capital and equipment budget, and all items below this Based on the numerous perthreshold must be funded in sonnel reductions in the the BOE operational budget. 2019-2020 budget, the elimination of additional positions is not being proposed at this time. After a careful analysis of class sizes, instructional changes, and building needs, the requests proposes that the following positions be added: See BOE, A6

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Board to hear taxpayer appeals in March By Paul Argazzi

Beginning Monday, Feb. 3, taxpayers may file appeals of taxable real estate, motor vehicles and personal property used in business. Any taxpayer wishing to file an appeal must submit a petition in writing to the Board of Assessment Appeals (Assessor’s Office – Town Hall, Room 18, 240 Kensington Road). If you wish to appeal your assessment but are unable to go to Town Hall in person, call the Assessor’s Office at 860-828-7067 to request a petition.

dence of mileage and photographs of the vehicle are all helpful. If your property is wrongly assessed, the Board of Assessment Appeals is your sole remedy, and now is the time to get it fixed. Please don’t wait until receiving your inflated tax bill in July, as it will be too late. Paul Argazzi is chairman of the Board of Assessment Appeals.

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tal health services for students who are chronically truant. Are you guys serious? What's wrong with consequences? They need discipline, not a mental health specialist! And we are supposed to pay for this? Who comes up with this nonsense?

Editor : Well another year, another sizable tax increase in Berlin. Does it ever end? Can we have just one year without an increase? Just one? So this year we need to add a half-million dollars to the school budget for this Effective School Solutions Program, which provides men-

And I love how Sam Lomaglio blames the Republicans, when it was actually under the Democrats that we got in over our heads,

and hence, our taxes have skyrocketed to pay for all the stuff the Democrats said we needed so desperately. And we are still paying. But now we need mental health specialists for kids whose parents have no control over them and cant get them to school. Give us a break! Deb Marturano, Berlin See Letters, A6

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1.0 Technology Integration Specialist; 1.0 Spanish teacher at Berlin High School; 1.0 Lead Teacher/ Interventionist at McGee; and 1.0 Preschool teacher at Willard. The superintendent also shared that, despite a 3.2 percent increase in the 2019-20 budget, the fiveyear average increase was only 1.74 percent, which lags behind many similar towns. This compares to a five-year average increase of 4.2 percent in Rocky Hill, 3.06 percent in Farmington, 2.41 percent in Cromwell and 2.10 percent in Glastonbury and Wethersfield.

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It is important to note that this initial request reflects the district’s best attempt to minimize expenses while continuing to provide the level of PreK–12 programming, instruction and opportunities that have long been the standard and expectation of the Berlin Public Schools.

Editor : Super Bowl Sunday, Americans will turn their focus to one thing and one thing only: football. That’s right – the most anticipated exhibition of the year is right around the corner, and fans everywhere are pulling out their jerseys, preparing game day snacks, and stocking up on their favorite beverages for the Big Game.

The Board of Education was scheduled to hold a budget workshop Monday. The BOE will present the budget to the town at a special meeting on Monday, Feb. 10, 5:45 p.m., at the Berlin High School auditorium.

If your game day plans involve alcoholic beverages, enjoy responsibly and plan ahead for safe rides. Whether you designate a driver, call a rideshare service, or take public transportation, the important thing is that you – and those in your community

The board will deliberate and adopt a budget at its regular meeting that evening, which begins at 7 p.m.

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Remembering Berlin ‘brick expert’ Joan B. Teske

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Members of the Berlin Women’s Bocce League recently held a 50-50 raffle and donated the proceeds – $510 – to Berlin Historical Society in memory of Joan B. Teske, who passed away on July 20, 2019. Bocce league member Danielle Gorneault, Joan Teske’s granddaughter, said the donation was made to honor her grandmother’s devotion to local history. A community service project by Berlin Brownie Troop 66526 generated $86, and the girls used the funds to buy pet food for the Berlin Animal Shelter. Troop members are pictured, from left: Nora Boudria, Madison Bacon, Veronica Kozak, Sophia Boudria, Maya Crandall and Nadia Brochu.

In a tip of the hat to Teske, the bocce league requested that its donation be used in part to purchase

something relative to the brick industry. A founding member of Berlin Historical Society, Teske often said bricks were in her blood. Her grandfather, George A. Pickett, founded American Brick Company with John Connley in 1902. In 1912, Pickett purchased Connley’s interest in the business and became sole owner. The company thrived until Pickett’s death in 1926. See Teske, A12

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Pasta supper Boy Scout Troop 256 will host a “All You Can Eat” Pasta Supper Friday, Jan. 31, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the Spartans Club, 191 High Road. Admission is $10 for adults; $5 for children under 12. For more information, call Caroline at 860-826-1334 or Paul at 860-828-0340.

Berlin resident David Thiede was elected for a second term as the Commander of Division 25 of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary in New London. Thiede is in charge of five area Flotillas encompassing more than 175 members. The area of responsibility for Division 25 is from the Connecticut River, east to Rhode Island, and from the Massachusetts border to Long Island Sound, including Orient Point, N.Y.

Woman’s Club The Woman's Club of New Britain will meet Thursday, Feb. 6, 2 p.m., at the First Congregational Church, 830 Corbin Ave., New Britain. Kevin Scarpato, of the Thompson Candy Company of Meriden, will speak. Guests are welcome to attend for a small fee.

Open house St. Paul Catholic High School has scheduled an open house for Tuesday, Feb. 11, 6:30 p.m. Current St. Paul students will lead families around campus and St. Paul faculty and families will be on hand to answer questions. Pre-registration for the open house is suggested but walkins are always welcome. To register, visit spchs.com/admissions. For more information, contact the Admissions Office: 860-584-0911; admissions@spchs.com.

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Hall of Fame The Berlin High School Athletic Hall of Fame has unveiled its Class of 2020. The Hall of Fame inductees are: Steve Baccaro (Class of 1947), Phil Perretta (Class of 1961), John Steurer (Class of 1980), Cynthia Gozzo Dastoli (Class of 1990), Robert Manzo (Class of 1990), Allison Murphy Semenuk (Class of 2002), Matt Carasiti (Class of 2009), and the 1999 and 2000 BHS wrestling teams. The Class of 2020 will be inducted on Sunday, April 26 at the Aqua Turf in Plantsville. For more information, visit bhshalloffame.org.

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By working in collaboration with the Neighbors app by Ring, the Berlin Police Department can improve its ability to address community concerns and increase community engagement in fighting crime and addressing neighborhood problems. Download the free Neighbors app on iOS or Android, join your neighborhood, and use the app to monitor neighborhood activity, share crime and safety-related videos, photos and text-based posts, and receive real-time safety alerts from your neighbors, the Berlin Police Department and the Ring team.

Social work services Social work services are now available at Berlin-Peck Memorial Library. Social worker/community liaison Tara Skiparis will be available Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. She can assist with counseling resources, employment and unemployment resources, navigating state insurance options, energy and housing assistance resources. See Briefs, A11

*For more Local Events visit our Things To Do Calendar at myrecordjournal.com/ things-to-do

Thursday Computer Security & You: Jan. 30, 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Lucy Robbins Welles Library, Atrium, Newington. Family Story Hour: Jan. 30, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. New Britain Public Library, 20 High St., New Britain. Rob Zappulla Big Band Jazz Ensemble: Jan. 30, 7:30 9:30 p.m. Free. Casa Mia at the Hawthorne, 2421 Berlin Turnpike, Berlin. Sit & Knit: Jan. 30, 1 p.m. Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road, Berlin.

Friday 8-Track Sounds of the 70's A Streakin' New Musical: Jan. 31, 8 - 10 p.m. $35. Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31-33 Webster Square Road, Berlin. 860829-1248. connecticutcabarettheatre@gmail.com. Instant Pot 101: Super Bowl Madness: Jan. 31, 12 - 1:30 p.m. Lucy Robbins Welles Library, Atrium, Newington. Movie Matinee: The Farewell: Jan. 31, 1 - 3 p.m. Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road, Berlin. Time for Tots: Jan. 31, 10 11:30 a.m. New Britain Public Library, 20 High St., New Britain.

Goat Cuddle Therapy: Feb. 1, 1 - 2:30 p.m. $20. Bradley Mountain Farm, 537 Shuttle Meadow Road, Southington. 860-385-4628. help@ bradleymountainfarm.com. Goats n Pajamas: Feb. 1, 4 5:30 p.m. $15. Bradley Mountain Farm, 537 Shuttle Meadow Road, Southington. 860-385-4628. help@ bradleymountainfarm.com. Make + Take Soap for Kids: Feb. 1, 12 - 1 p.m. $25. Bradley Mountain Farm, 537 Shuttle Meadow Road, Southington. 860-3854628. battaglialmt@yahoo.com.

Sunday K of C Free Throw Contest: Feb. 2, 12 - 2 p.m. St. Paul Parish, 485 Alling St., Kensington.

Monday Books & Coffee: Feb. 3, 1:30 p.m. Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road, Berlin. Terrific Tots: Feb. 3, 10 - 11 a.m. New Britain Public Library, 20 High St., New Britain.

Wednesday Eliminate the Sugar Craving: Feb. 5, 6:30 p.m. BerlinPeck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road, Berlin. Super Kids: Feb. 5, 10 - 11 a.m. New Britain Public Library, 20 High St., New Britain.

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Saturday 8-Track Sounds of the 70's A Streakin' New Musical: Feb. 1, 8 - 10 p.m. $35. Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31-33 Webster Square Road, Berlin. 860-829-1248. connecticutcabarettheatre@ gmail.com.

Make and Take: Book Safes: Feb. 6, 6 p.m. BerlinPeck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road, Berlin. Rob Zappulla Big Band Jazz Ensemble: Feb. 6, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Free. Casa Mia at the Hawthorne, 2421 Berlin Turnpike, Berlin.

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Mohegan Tribe takes issue with schools’ Indian names MONTVILLE (AP) — For decades the Montville High School athletic teams have competed as the “Indians” with the blessing of the Mohegans, the Native American tribe that traces its local history back centuries and today operates one of the world’s biggest casinos. Then, last week, the Mohegan Tribe announced that it no longer supports the use of Indian-related team names. The reversal has unsettled many in the southeastern Connecticut town, which has considered itself immune to controversies

stirred by Native American mascots elsewhere because of its close ties to the federally recognized tribe. Not only is the tribe behind Mohegan Sun a major presence in town, and a booster of its athletic programs, but many tribal members have been among the students to wear the black and orange of the Montville Indians. The tribe and the school system have communicated over the years to ensure the name honors American Indians and is not used in a derogatory way. The mayor, Ronald McDaniel, said the school system will follow up with the tribe but the name has never been a source of friction.

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Colleen Rix, a Republican town councilor and a 2000 graduate of Montville High, said the Indians name reflects pride in the history shared by the town and tribe. “It’s never been a contentious topic,” she said. “I did go to school with several tribal members. It was never this clash between them and us. We were all there and it was, ‘Oh, he’s a tribal member, that’s cool.’” Supporters draw a distinction with other towns that have mascots wear stereotypical Native American dress or nicknames like “Redskins” or “Redmen” — the name the school board in Killingly, Connecticut, voted to reinstate this month after briefly adopting the name “Red Hawks.” It was amid the fallout of that reversal that the Democratic speaker of the Connecticut House said state lawmakers should consider banning Native American names and symbols at public schools. Several states already have implemented similar bans or restrictions. Across Connecticut, 19 public schools still use Native American-themed names or imagery.

Montville’s case the name recognizes the first inhabitants of the area. But she said the tribe believes it is time to end the use of American Indian mascots and team names. “While the stated intent may be to ‘honor’ American Indians, there is a great potential for less than respectful behaviors to occur in conjunction with these mascots. Additionally, people should not be considered mascots. It is demeaning to be relegated to a stereotyping of a people. This should not be allowed to continue,” Malerba said in the written statement on behalf of the tribal council, elders council and medicine woman.

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The tribe’s history is recognized in this community of 20,000 people in other ways including streets named after tribal leaders, the Mohegan Elementary School named for the tribe, and the image of a Native American man on patches worn by Montville police officers.

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In a statement shared first last week with The Day newspaper, Mohegan Chief Lynn Malerba said the term “Indians” is not offensive in and of itself and in

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“It allows us to compress the area in which the units are located and create a lot of open space. And some of this is pretty important open space because the Ragged Mountain trails come in off West Lane and kind of meander along the westerly boundary,” Pentore said.

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Scott Hesketh, an engineer with F. A. Hesketh & Associates, said the traffic impact statement he wrote on behalf of Shuttle Meadow found that a development under the PR-2 zone would add an estimated 673 daily trips to West Lane. A development under the R-43 zone would bring an additional 427 trips.

"We think that this is a good developer and we think that this development will work, but we do think if you do approve it, it needs to have those conditions," said Kern.

"When you're coming The development plan al- down West Lane and you so includes the construction of a parking lot at the intersection of the private road and West Lane to provide off-road parking for hikers.

was predeceased by a brother, Richard “Dick” Apostole. Funeral Services are Tuesday 10 AM at Carlson Funeral Home, 45 Franklin Square, New Britain. Burial with military honors will follow in Maple Cemetery, Berlin. Calling hours are Monday 4 to 8 PM at Carlson Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wounded Warriors. Please share a memory or note of sympathy at www. carlsonfuneralhome.com

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built right up against the trails on the western side of the parcels and along West Lane.

particular, he’d like to see the open space around the development deeded to either the town or land trust or restricted with a conservation easement.

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Members of the Veterans Commission work with the Girl Scouts to send around 500 boxes of cookies in the annual Hero Boxes shipment and Galgano has reached out to the scouts again to try to include some

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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 guidelines to qualify for an additional exemption of $3,000 local option in addition to the regular veteran exemption are as follows: $57,300 for single veterans and $64,500 for married veterans. Veterans should provide copies of their 2019 income from all sources which may include their Federal Tax Return, 1099 Statement from Social Security and all other sources of income. Veterans must file for this exemption every two years. Applications must be on file by October 1, 2020 to qualify for the Grand List of 2020. If you have any questions, please call the Assessor’s Office at 860-828-7039. R226405 Legal Notices

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VETERANS & ADDITIONAL VETERANS EXEMPTIONS Veterans applying for Veterans & Additional Veterans Exemptions must come into the Assessor’s Office on or before Thursday, October 1, 2020. (CGS §§12-81(19) and 1281g) Veterans who are new residents or recently discharged that have not filed their DD-214 must do so by October 1, 2020.* Veterans applying for additional veterans benefits must provide copies of their 2019 income from all sources which may include their Federal Tax Return, 1099 Statement from Social Security and all other sources of income. The income limit for married applicants is $45,100 and $37,000 for single applicants. *Veterans must have served at least ninety (90) days during wartime served prior to August 2, 1990. Veterans must file for this exemption every two years. REMINDER: FILING OF DISABLED VETERANS DISABILITY CERTIFICATE The Assessor’s Office would like to remind disabled Veterans that they must file their Disability Certificate from the Veterans Administration with the Assessor’s Office by October 1, 2020. The Disability Certificate must be filed only if the disability rating has changed until the Veteran reaches age 65. At age 65, filing is no longer required. The Veteran must notify the Assessor’s Office when they turn age 65. If you have any questions, please contact the Assessor’s Office at (860) 828-7039. R226400

EXEMPTION FOR THE BLIND The Assessor’s Office would like to remind Berlin Citizens that there is a property tax exemption in the amount of a $3,000 reduction on an assessment to certain persons who are blind. Filing for this exemption must be completed on or before October 1, 2020. To be eligible for this exemption, a person must: 1. be a Connecticut resident; 2. be either the record owner of, hold life use in, or be the beneficiary of a trust estate with respect to the property on which the exemption will be applied; 3. have provided a Certificate from the State of Connecticut Board of Education and Services for the Blind as proof to the assessor that he /she are blind in accordance with the definition outlined above. Such proof need be filed only once. An attorney or agent may submit such proof on the person’s behalf. Individuals who have already filed for this exemption need not apply again; they are permanently enrolled for life. Applicants may also be eligible for the local option exemption provided by the Town, which allows an additional $2,000 exemption if certain income limits are met. Eligibility guidelines include a maximum annual income of $37,000 for a single person and $45,100 for married couples. Income received by both a husband and his wife is considered in determining eligibility of a married couple. Proof of all taxable and nontaxable income for 2019 must be submitted to determine eligibility. Filing for the local option is required annually. Residents who meet the eligibility requirements can apply in the Town of Berlin Assessor’s Office, Room 106 in the Town Hall at 240 Kensington Road. R226408

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Board of Assessment Appeal Petition Process The Assessor’s Office would like to remind Property Owners and Taxpayers that they must file a written application with the Board of Assessment Appeals by Thursday, February 20, 2020 if they are appealing their Assessment. Application forms will be available at the Assessor’s Office starting Monday, February 3 rd, 2020 (close of business that day is 4:30 pm) and by State Statute must be completed and received by the Assessor’s Office no later than close of business Thursday, February 20th , 2020 (close of business that day is 7:00 pm). If you have any questions regarding this appeal process, please contact the Assessor’s Office at 860-828-7039. R226158

EXEMPTION FOR PERMANENTLY AND TOTALLY DISABLED

The Assessor’s Office would like to remind Berlin citizens that there is a property tax exemption in the amount of a $1000 reduction on an assessment to certain persons who are permanently and totally disabled. (CGS §12-81(55)) To be eligible for this exemption, a person must: 1. be a Connecticut resident; 2. be either the record owner of, hold life use in, or be the beneficiary of a trust estate with respect to the property on which the exemption will be applied. (Exception: this Exemption ceases upon the death of the totally disabled person.) 3. be receiving permanent total 100% disability benefits from one of the following: (A) The Social Security Administration or; (B) A federal, state or local government retirement or disability plan (including that provided by the Railroad Retirement Act) or any government-related teacher’s retirement plan, containing qualification requirements comparable to those of the Social Security Administration; and 4. have filed an application and provided proof of total disability to the Assessor by Thursday, October 1, 2020 no later than 7:00 pm that day. R226160

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ELDERLY TAX RELIEF FILING REQUIREMENTS $400-$600 every 2 weeks+ Tips (Depending on area) The Assessors office would like to remind elderly homeowners and taxpayers who are Routes available in the following towns: 100% disabled the deadline for filing the state’s property tax relief program is FRIMERIDEN • WALLINGFORD • SOUTHINGTON DAY, MAY 15th, 2020 NO LATER THAN 1 PM. CHESHIRE • MIDDLETOWN • DURHAM Homeowners who were 65 as of December Make extra cash before you go to work making early 31st, 2019, and who meet specific guidemorning newspaper deliveries using your own vehicle. lines may be eligible for the program. Those NO experience necessary.· Must be able to deliver early who are 100% disabled regardless of age mornings, 7 days a week starting at 2:00a.m. MUST be may also be eligible. (CGS §12-170aa to dependable, able to read a map and a route list with speCGS §12-170cc) cific delivery instructions. We will demonstrate the route to you. Routes average 1.5 to 3 hours daily. No collections Residents who meet the eligibility requirements can apply in the Town of Berlin Asrequired. Not Temp Work, Long Term Contracts. sessor’s Office, Room 106, in the Town Hall at 240 Kensington Road. Call Vinny @ 860-846-6399 The filing period is February 3 rd through before 11 a.m. and start tomorrow May 15th LOCAL TREE Help Wanted Eligibility guidelines include a maximum anCOMPANY nual income of $37,000 for a single person Looking for an and $45,100 for married couples. The tax experienced Climber/ benefit works on a sliding scale with a minimum exemption of $150 to a maximum of Bucket Operator that has working knowledge of all $1,250. facets of tree removal. An applicant must show date of birth, Social Please call 203-945-1808 for more information Security number and proof of all income – taxable and non-taxable for 2019. Items the State requires for proof of all inAdministrative come when applying for the Elderly HomeAssistant owners Program include: Looking to join a busy . Copy of the SSA1099 form from Social and growing healthcare Security office? We are seeking . Copy of a complete income tax return for an energetic and com 2019 passionate individual to . If no income tax return was filed, submit 21 Toelles Road, help us with scheduling copies of all 1099 forms plus W-2 forms, Wallingford, CT 06492 patients and other 1099 Dividend forms, etc. administrative duties . Receipts for rental income Now hiring for the on a part-time basis. . Pensions, Veteran’s Pension, following positions: The ideal candidate Railroad retirement would have superi Industrial Maintenance or communication Those who want more information may conTechnician 2nd shift skills, be comfortable tact the Assessor’s Office at 860-828- 7039. learning new computer R226412 Maintenance Technician R225397

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