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Housing authority presses for funding assistance By Devin Leith-Yessian The Citizen
"We've been working on this a very long time and I know we're trying our best and The Town Council approved have tried to move this forthe drafting of an applicaward as fast as possible and tion for a $1.5 million grant unfortunately we've had to subsidize the construction many issues in our way and of 50 age-restricted affordfinally perhaps seeing a way able housing units on Perci- forward," said Mayor Mark val Avenue. Kaczynski. The funding comes from the The project would demolish Department of Housing’s the former site of the Community Development Knights of Columbus buildBlock Grant and plays a key ing, adjacent to Percival part in making possible a Field, and replace it with two project that has been buildings with 50 units beplagued by setbacks since it tween them. The current was approved by the Plancost estimates put the entire ning & Zoning Commission project at around $18 milin 2015. Those roadblocks lion, of which $5 million included the discovery of a would remain unaccounted conservation easement on a for should the CDBG grant corner of the land and a and other identified funding state-level shift towards sources be received. funding affordable housing aimed at families rather than The block grant, also known as the Small Cities Program, the elderly.
directs federal funding to projects that renovate or rehabilitate housing for low-and moderate-income persons in municipalities smaller than 50,000 residents, according to the state DOH website. In 2019, the program awarded $13 million to 13 municipalities to improve low income housing by making ADA improvements, roof replacements, fire alarm system upgrades or adding staff to shelter diversion programs.
The grant is awarded via a competitive process, meaning the town might receive less than $1.5 million or nothing at all. Moreover, the criteria for applications listed on the DOH website specify that one of the ineligible activities is the “New construction of permanent residential structures.” See Housing, A12
Southington-based developer Mark Lovley, holding scissors at center, cuts the ribbon for the renaming ceremony of Newport Center @ Farmington Ave., formerly Depot Crossing. Devin Leith-Yessian, The Citizen
Introducing Newport Center @ Farmington Ave. By Devin Leith-Yessian The Citizen
Depot Crossing is no more, having been renamed Newport Center @ Farmington Avenue after a local development firm purchased it last month with the intention of completing the long unfinished commercial space. “We see a great opportunity with that beautiful commercial space on the first level,” said Anthony Valenti, of Newington, who is co-principal of Newport Realty alongside Southington developer Mark Lovley. According to town records, the real estate firm purchased the property in January for $1,250,000.
The Berlin Housing Authority is searching for funding for a plan to demolish the former Knights of Columbus building at 143 Percival Ave. Devin Leith-Yessian, The Citizen
Newport Realty has also been working with the
town to develop three vacant town-owned parcels across Farmington Avenue into five mixed-use buildings with 8,400 square feet of retail space, 10,800 square feet for an office or medical area and 76 market rate apartments. Valenti said the acquisition shows that Newport Realty is willing to put skin in the game and intends to be in Berlin for the long haul. “We’re excited to make Newport Center our first entrance into the market formally and show our town partners, and just residents, that we’re committed to Berlin. We’ve spent hard money and real money on purchasing Newport Center — so we’re in town,” he said. See Development, A9
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The trip was organized by the Close UP Foundation. Since 1971, the non-profit has united more than 900,000 students and teachers to engage in civil discourse at some of our country’s most iconic sites.
During their time in D.C., Berlin students visited the White House, the Capitol Building, the Supreme Court, the Library of Congress, and many more historically-significant landmarks. At each stop, a critical question was raised for the students to discuss. For example, at the Jefferson Memorial, they were asked: “How do the rights outlined in the Founding Documents apply to our view of liberty today?” One highlight of the Washington trip came on “Capitol Hill Day,” when BHS students engaged with U.S. Rep. John Larson, who represents the 1st District, which includes Berlin, and were able to meet with the
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The BHS students who embarked on the Washington trip were Kyle Carlone, Jonathan D’Amore, Garrett Fallon, Jacob Ferland, Griffin Hilbie, Lindsey Leary, Harrison Lombardi, Sean Malone, David Manafort, Jaime Palmese, Olivia Salina and Jacob Wagner.
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Dinner fundraiser The Connecticut Association of Schools, through its Celebration of the Arts Festival, recognizes two students in the highest grade level of each of the elementary schools in the state who have excelled in the areas of visual and performing arts while displaying high levels of citizenship and cooperative skills. On Tuesday Feb. 11, Berlin’s student honorees attended the CAS awards ceremony at the Aqua Turf Club in Southington. Pictured are Adrian Grabek and Elaina Markowski (Griswold), Diamond Colon (Hubbard) and Ava Barbagallo and Ava Gombotz (Willard). Safa Syed (Hubbard) is not pictured.
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Dulcimer concert
Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St., will present an afternoon with Ted Yoder (Room 504), 27 West Main and his creative rendering of St. Information about several contemporary and classical part-time and seasonal posimusic on the dulcimer Suntions will be available. For day, March 15 at 4 p.m. Remore information, call 860freshments will follow the 826-3360. concert. Child care will be available.
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Berlin Little League will host an umpire clinic for those age 13 and up Sunday, April 5, 6 to 6:45 p.m., at the Bill Petit complex. Returning umpires must contact Jim Marturano at 860490-4152.
Fill a bag with books for $5 at the East Berlin Library Wednesdays, 9 to 11:30 a.m. The library, located at 80 Main St., in the fire house building, is open Mondays and Thursdays, 3 to 7 p.m.
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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), Alli-
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The Berlin Veterans Digital Wall of Honor, located in the rotunda of Town Hall, is “Dedicated To All Who Proudly Served To Protect Our Country." Residents and/or their immediate family members who have served, or who are currently serving in the military, are welcome to be included on the Veterans Digital Wall of Honor. Bring information to the Town Manager’s Office, or call Peter Galgano at 860604-7258. See Briefs, A13
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Hall of Fame inductees: Steve Baccaro, Phil Perretta The Berlin High School Athletic Hall of Fame will celebrate its Class of 2020 on Sunday, April 26 at the Aqua Turf in Plantsville. The 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.
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Baccaro was a four-year letterman in baseball, basketball and football. He was the captain of the football team his senior year when Berlin set a new team record, winning five games while losing just two under new coach Bill Gibney.
After high school, Baccaro played for the New Britain Machine in the Industrial League and the Mohawks in the Berlin town league. He also played golf for New Britain Machine and was a member of the Knights of Columbus bowling league.
Phil Perretta, Class of 1961 Perretta was a four-year varsity athlete in both football and basketball. He was captain of the football team his senior year when he received the Babe Ruth Award for best athlete in the class.
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Baccaro married his high Baccaro was the first recipischool sweetheart, Louise ent of the Richard Patterson Sokolowski, who was a Award, which takes into con- cheerleader while Baccaro sideration outstanding abili- was playing. ty in the field of sports, as
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Perretta’s interest in athletics began in 1954 when he was a pitcher on the Cubs with Berlin Little League. That year the team went 7-1 and won the town championship. Perretta later competed in what was then the Alumni League and in the Hartford Twilight League.
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Hall of Fame inductees Steve Baccaro (Class of 1947) and Phil Perretta (Class of 1961).
Perretta was always interested in the Summer Olympics, so in 1964 he spent two weeks in Tokyo where he saw Bob Hayes compete. Hayes went on to play for the Dallas Cowboys. Perretta’s biggest thrill was being able to dine with Jessie Owens, one of the greatest athletes of all time.
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Economic Development Director Chris Edge said he’s already working with Newport to find commercial tenants that would fit the space, which he believes lends itself to restaurants, professional services or specialized medical offices, like a clinic or doctor’s office. “They have already said they’re going to be investing money in the ground floor, which has been the biggest
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thing lacking,” Edge said. “ … Their goal is happy tenants, happy landlords, no vacancies.” After the building was largely completed around 2014, the 16 apartments on the upper floors were rented out by the Hartford-based housing non-profit CIL. The organization, however, was unsuccessful in finding businesses to move into the 9,520 square feet of commercial space on the first floor, which was never finished.
Citing their experience in the construction industry, Edge said he’s confident Newport will fare better than CIL — which specializes in residential development — in finding commercial tenants since they’ll be able to cut out the middleman and manage the buildout directly. Valenti said Newport is paying close attention to the market for commercial space in Berlin and is advertising a rate of $15 per square foot, which he said is less than what CIL was ask-
ing. The space can either be sold as one large unit or divided into as many as five to rent out or sell as commercial condominiums. Valenti said the firm is focusing on searching for small businesses as tenants, which has been their model in other properties they manage in West Hartford and Southington. “We’re the guys that love to work with mom and pop tenants,” he said.
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Lamont says truck tolls off the table: ‘I’ve lost patience’ By Mark Pazniokas and Keith M. Phaneuf © The Connecticut Mirror
“Don’t say, ‘I can’t make up my mind, I need another week, I need another week, I need another week,’ ” LamGov. Ned Lamont effectively ont told reporters in a hastily gave up last week on Senate called press conference Democrats ever calling a Wednesday, Feb. 19 after promised vote on truck tolls, legislative leaders left his ofscolding fellow Democrats fice, refusing to comment. and telling reporters his ad- “I’ve heard that for a year, ministration was ready to ex- and I’ve lost patience.” plore alternative funding Senate President Pro Tem sources for transportation. But Senate Democratic lead- Martin M. Looney, D-New Haven, cancelled a vote that ers protested they would have been ready to vote this had been tentatively planned for Thursday, Feb. week, a claim Lamont did 20, blaming a 30-hour filinot find credible.
buster threatened by Republicans as reason to once again pause and regroup. Republicans said that was pretext; Democrats didn’t have the necessary votes for passage.
“‘We’re going to vote on Thursday.’ Everybody said that to me not less than five Lamont, a Democrat who took office a year ago, said it days ago,” Lamont said. “Here it is, Thursday is towas hard to believe the morrow, and they said, ‘Not Democratic majority ever yet, maybe next week.’ I’ve would be ready to vote, deheard that in this building spite claims by Looney and for the last year, and I think House Speaker Joe Aresimowicz, D-Berlin, that each you’ve all heard it for 30 years. This is a place that could deliver a victory — if only the other chamber went specializes in kicking the can down the road, and I don’t accept it.”
UConn students' arrest over slur prompts review of ridicule law By Dave Collins Associated Press
HARTFORD — Free speech concerns that were raised following the arrests of two University of Connecticut students accused of saying a racial slur have led state legislators to consider repealing a century-old law that bans ridicule based on race, religion or nationality. The episode on campus involving two white students in October was recorded on video and sparked protests against racism. Many people
applauded their arrests, but civil liberties groups condemned them as an affront to First Amendment rights. Police said the students, Jarred Karal and Ryan Mucaj, uttered the racial slur several times while walking through the parking lot of a campus apartment complex and were recorded by a black student. They said that they were playing a game that involved saying offensive words and that it was not directed at anyone in particular.
They were charged under a 1917 law that makes it a misdemeanor for anyone who “ridicules or holds up to contempt any person or class of persons, on account of the creed, religion, color, denomination, nationality or race of such person or class of persons.” A bill before the Legislature’s Judiciary Committee would repeal the law, which has been criticized by law professors around the country and other groups, including the American Civil Liberties Union, which said the students’ conduct was offensive but not criminal.
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Bill aims to combat ‘lunch shaming’ By Michael Gagne Record-Journal staff
State lawmakers are weighing a proposed bill to limit the embarrassment faced by students whose unpaid school lunch debts add up. That embarrassment is commonly referred to as “lunch shaming.” The phrase evokes images of school cafeteria employees replacing a student’s preferred hot meal with a cold meal, such as a cheese sandwich, in front of peers. Meanwhile, local school officials, reached last week, maintain their current policies do not constitute lunch shaming.
The legislation would also allow school districts to collect donations to pay off meal debts. A review of local policies on meal payments and debts found most do not call for alternative meals.
State Rep. Mary Mushinsky, D-Wallingford, is one of the bill’s co-sponsors. Mushinsky described practices like meal substitutions as unnecessary and even hurtful toward children. “They are just kids, this happens through no fault of their own. Sometimes, parents don’t have enough money to pay for school lunches,” Mushinsky said. The purpose of the legislation would be to codify into law language ensuring “no child goes hungry and to avoid the embarrassment and hunger that would fall on the child,” Mushinsky said. Connecticut’s Child Advocate Sarah Eagan recently testified before the legislature’s Committee on Children in favor of the proposed law. She described having a safe place to live and adequate food as “basics” for children.
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Obituaries Alfred A. Nocera BERLINAlfred A. Nocera, 92, of Berlin, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020. He was the widower of Louise (Wood) Nocera. Born in Berlin, he was the son of the late Russell and Rose (Fortuna) Nocera. Alfred was formerly employed as a brick layer and stone mason before retiring, and opening an Antique Shop in Berlin. He was a U. S. Army Veteran, serving in both WWII and Korea as a Bandsman. He was dubbed “Hot Lips” by his comrades in the 8th Army Band for his exceptional trumpeting abilities. Alfred served as President of the Berlin Art League, was a member of the American Legion, the Berlin Volunteer Fire Department, Brick Layers Union, Berlin Bowling League, and the Musician’s Union. Surviving are “His Girl” of 13 years, Angela Pace of Plainville, his four daughters Karen Martinelli and husband Joseph of Berlin, Sharon Young and husband Raymond of Mechanicsville, VA, Diana Steinson and husband Michael of Berlin, and Beverly Sic and fiance James Hirvela of Long Island, NY, ten grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and
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Councilor Charles Paonessa noted that no other municipality in Connecticut has exBajorski said he’s pursuing tended a loan to a housing other federal and state authority to build such a grants with the aim of secur- project, based on informaing the remaining $3 million tion from Bajorski and the town’s attorney, Jeffrey needed for the project and ideally the additional $2 mil- Donofrio. lion to make a loan from the "No town has loaned montown unnecessary. ey, but other towns have un"It is my goal to get the town dertaken, say like the city of Hartford has undertaken the out of this project in its entirety. If I can come up with construction of a parking garage ... other towns have another $2 million, I will done infrastructure imcome up with another $2 provements, road improvemillion and you guys don't have to be involved at all. If I ments, things like that. So monies have been paid, but can come up with $1 million, then your contribution nobody's ever really extended a loan that we could find," Bajorski said.
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"The construction costs of these units are quite a bit higher than most of the other units in the state," he said. Since the project relies in part on money from the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority and state dollars, the Berlin Housing Authority is required to follow guidelines set by both, which raise the cost of development. Zoning regulations also limit the size of the buildings, which prevents the development from offsetting those costs by adding additional units to increase rent revenue down the line. “ … it's not a large project. There are some design standards that go into that, so things that I might do or a private contractor might do to design that building — that I might not do — the state mandates that we do,” Bajorski said. “There's certain environmental laws that go in there; the prevailing wage law — that's close to $2 million in costs."
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GRASSY HILL AUCTIONS, - an Estate Sale, Liquidation, Attic & Basement Cleanout Company is Always Buying and providing services all over Connecticut. These are just a FEW of the things we are looking for: Antiques, Collectibles, Old/ Vintage Toys, Musical Instruments (Saxophones, Trumpets, Violins, Flutes, Clarinets, Trombone & SO MUCH MORE) Advertising Items, Wristwatches (Broken or Not), Pocket Watches, Tools (Machinist, Woodworking, & MORE) Doorstops, Clocks, Oil Paintings, Old Signs, Old Photographs, Old Postcards, Brewery Items, Hunting & Fishing, PEZ Dispensers, Costume Jewelry, Broken Jewelry, Gold & Silver Jewelry, Gold & Silver Coins, Military Items, Swords & Bayonets, Helmets & Patches, Medals & Uniforms, Pocket Knives, Lighters & Pipes, Fountain Pens, Mechanical Pencils, Fraternal Order Items, Religious Items, Industrial Items, Winchester Items, Sikorsky Items, Pratt & Whitney Items, Colt Items, Native American Items, Vintage Electronics, Slot Cars, Toy Trucks, Matchbox & Hotwheels, Barbie’s, Folk Art, Statues, Bronzes, Trains, Cameras, Mid Century Modern Furniture, Straight Razors, Shaving Items, Political Items, Comic Books, Sports Cards & Autographs…& THE LIST GOES ON! So please give us a call at your earliest convenience. Grassy Hill Auctions 203-868-1816 - Grassy HillAuctions.com
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Newspaper Delivery
$400-$600 every 2 weeks+ Tips (Depending on area)
Routes available in the following towns: MERIDEN • WALLINGFORD • SOUTHINGTON CHESHIRE • MIDDLETOWN • DURHAM Make extra cash before you go to work making early morning newspaper deliveries using your own vehicle. NO experience necessary.· Must be able to deliver early mornings, 7 days a week starting at 2:00a.m. MUST be dependable, able to read a map and a route list with specific delivery instructions. We will demonstrate the route to you. Routes average 1.5 to 3 hours daily. No collections required. Not Temp Work, Long Term Contracts.
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Miscellaneous For Sale
HANDYMAN LIQUIDACOMMERCIAL TION - New & slightly STORAGE UNIT - 20x45, used tools. $20 & up. call 860-349-1121, Pkg. purchases avail. x203 or 203-751-1977. 203-641-0841, 8a-9p.
Houses To Share MERIDEN - House to share, private rooms, $135 & $165 per week. Plenty of parking. Refs. 347-641-1135.
BUYING MACHINIST TOOLBOXES - Tools & tooling, contents of machine shops, home workshops and small lathes. Call anytime 860-985-5760
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Wood Fuel Heating Equipment TREE LENGTH FIREWOOD CALL FOR DETAILS 203-238-2149
Rooms For Rent MERIDEN - Clean, Safe Room. 203-605-6522. Utils & fridge incl. Share kitchen/bath. $135 per week + security dep.
Stores and Offices For Rent MERIDEN - 550 sf. reno. 5 rm. office. Private KIT & BA. Prof. bldg. at 95 East Main St. $671/mo. Call 203-440-9966.
Lost and Found LOST BUICK CAR KEYS - East Main St., Meriden, Cox, Dunkin, Job Lot, Reward. (203) 6995419.
CASH PAID For any Toyota any condition, running or not, crashed okay. Will take other makes and models. (203) 600-4431.
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Water Treatment & Pumping Supervisor Water Division is seeking a qualified individual to direct and supervise all phases of operations and maintenance of the Town’s water treatment plants, pumping stations, and wells. Applicants must have an associate degree in engineering or chemistry, plus four (4) years of progressively responsible experience with at least two (2) years as a supervisor in the operation of a municipal water treatment and pumping system or an equivalent combination of education and qualifying experience. State of Connecticut Department of Health Services Class IV Water Treatment Plant Operator and Class II Distribution System Operator Certification, or the ability to obtain within the six-(6) month probationary period. Must also have and maintain a valid Connecticut Driver’s License. Salary $67,668 - $86,581, plus an excellent fringe benefit package. Apply: Department of Human Resources, Town of Wallingford, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492. The closing date will be March 10, 2020 or the date we receive the 50th application whichever occurs first. EOE
THE BERLIN POLICE DEPT. - Has found a duffle bag in the area of Redwood Lane. If you or someone you know has lost a duffle bag containing items in this area, please contact Officer DePinto at 860-828-7080. You will need to describe the bag and the contents to claim it.
Lawn and Garden
FREE FILL - Wallingford. WILL PAY CASH - For old Must come with own motorcycles, mini bikes truck, owner will load. & go carts. Gary, (860) Call Rob 203-913-4221 558-5430. for details
DEE’S ANTIQUES Buying Collectibles. Open 8–5 Monday Jewelry & Silver. thru Friday. Call Us. China. Glass. Military. Musical. Anything Old 203-238-1953 & Unusual. Single item to an estate. SERVWanted To Buy ING COMMUNITY & FAMILY RESPECTFULLY 1,2,3 Items or an Estate FOR OVER 50 YEARS. $$$CA$H$$$ Call 203-235-8431 Todd Shamock 203-4941695 Estate Sale Service Costume Jewelry, Antiques, paintings, Meriden-made.
Classifieds
1-2 ITEMS: China, Silverware, Glass. Furn., 50’s. Whole Estates. 203.238.3499
AARON’S BUYING Old Machinist Tools, Lathes, BenchTools, Hand Tools & more. (203) 525-0608.
ALWAYS BUYING CASH PAID Vintage Electronics, Musical Instruments, Amps, Ham Equipment, HiFi, Radios, CB, Guitars, Audio Equipment, Antiques. 860-707-9350
Wanted To Buy
Pets For Sale SHEPHERD/BOXER PUPPIES - 3 females, 4 mos., $350 ea. negotiable. Serious inquiries & good homes only. 203213-3704.
***NEED EXTRA CASH?*** Always buying coins, gold, silver, antiques, collectibles, estate & broken or unwanted jewelry. Live auction & estate services. Rick’s Antiques & Coins, 428 N. Colony Rd., Rt. 5, Wlfd. 203.269.9888. ricksantiques andcoins.com
VALENTINE MALTESE PUPPIES 2 females, $1,000 a piece. (860) 329-5623.
Looking for a friend? Find litters of critters in Classifieds.
WANTED Individual firearms, collections & estates including military & related items.Federally licensed firearms dealer. Gunsmith, appraisals, Richard Pleines, (860) 663-2214. Business Owner / Service Provider?
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WANTED - Old antique, Napier, new & junk jewelry. I pay top cash for your Grandma’s Costume Jewelry Stash. Julie 203.443.9602.
Yorkies, Yorkipoos, Old English Bull dogs, Malti poo puppies, Frenchies, $950+. 860.930.4001.
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Businesses & Services Attics and Basements Cleaned GARY WODATCH
Demolition Svs Sheds, pools, decks, garages, debris removal. Quick, courteous svc. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Cell, 860-558-5430
Home Improvements
Carpentry REPAIR OR REPLACE - Porches, decks, windows, hatchway doors, railings. Work done by owner. Free est., lic. #578107, insured. 203238-1449. See web: marceljcharpentier.com
Electrical Services TEC ELECTRICAL
Service LLC All Phases of Electrical Work. 24 hr. Emergency Service. Small Jobs Welcome. 203.237.2122
Gutters
Landscaping
AHEARN BUILDERS Additions, Decks, Siding, Doors, Windows, Remodeling. 860.346.0409
Specializing in roofing, siding, kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, basement remodeling. Senior citizen discount Insured. Free est. 203-265-5200 HIC#0631937
Junk Removal A&R CLEANOUT SERVICE - Removing contents of homes, attics, garages, basements, businesses. Reasonable. 203-281-6387.
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
Handyperson AAA - Handyman Service. If it’s broken, If it’s cracked, If it’s rotted, WE CAN FIX IT. One call does it all, 30 yrs exp. Patrick (860) 3789813, HIC.0657465. HOME DOCTOR - 48 years exp. in all trades, we do small odd jobs to remodeling, former US Navy, 15 years, Senior discount. Ins. #640689, 203.427.7828.
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Roofing
Roofing.Siding.Gutters. Skylights. Chimney Repair. Flashing. #0649808 203.510.3830. lmmasonryconstruction.com
Masonry
CLEAN & REMOVE Furniture, appliances, entire contents of: homes, sheds, estates, attics, basements, garages & more. *SPRING YARD Clean-ups* FREE ESTIMATES. LIC & INS. 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218.
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Tree Services
GEORGE J MACK & SONS - Servicing the Meriden area since 1922. Toilet, faucet, sink & drain repairs. Water heater replacements. 15% Sr citizen disc. Member of BBB. 203-238-2820.
ALEX MASONRY - 30 yrs. exp. Patios, Ret. Walls, Steps, Brick, Stone, Chimneys. #580443. 203-232-0257 or 203596-0652
GUTTERS PLUS 25+yrs. Exp. Call today for Free estimate. 203-440-3535 Ct. Reg. #578887
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JIMMY’S MASONRY Over 28 years of exp. Stonewalls, patios, sidewalks, chimneys, pool areas, fireplaces, fire pit steps, all types of masonry work. Free est. (860) 274-4893.
ROOFING, SIDING, WINDOWS, DECKS & REMODELING. 203-639-0032 email: info@ gonzalezconstruction llc.com Fully Licensed & Insured Reg #577319
Specializing in tree removal, trimming, chipping & grinding. Call for free estimate. 203-945-1808.
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Moving and Storage
Yalesville Construction Specializing in all phases of residential & commercial roofing. Senior citizen discount Insured Free est. 203-265-5200 HIC#0631937
Tree Services
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