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Council approves ordinances, discusses coronavirus By Everett Bishop The Citizen
we’re replacing some badly aged fire vehicles with new ones and I think we’re even Three new town ordinances The town estimates $800,000 saving a couple trucks in the for the vehicles and $500,000 whole deal,” said Mayor were passed by the Town for the bay. Costs will be Council last week, one for Mark Kaczynski. “It’s somethe purchase of fire vehicles, supplemented through the thing we need to do for the another for the purchase of a authorization of bonds. town and for the fire departnew truck wash bay, and the “We know we need to rement to keep them safe.” other to appropriate $2.6 place some fire apparatus … During Town Manager million in funding for bridge and I know in the long run Arosha Jayawickrema’s reimprovements. The ordinances were passed unanimously.
port, he said the council should begin thinking about preventative measures against the coronavirus. This could include a possible partnership. “Central Connecticut Health District will work with the
town to talk about just common sense stuff,” Jayawickrema said. To help educate the public about the virus, the town manager suggested meeting with Town Hall employees and with local schools.
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Vital Signs celebrates milestone By Everett Bishop The Citizen
A local sign business is proof that mom and pop shops remain community staples. The Marut family, owners of Vital Signs & Graphics, are celebrating 25 years in business. Through four moves – including a recent one – the family has continuously expanded, while never straying far from Farmington Avenue.
“The move to 44 Washington Avenue in Berlin … will help meet the steady, growing needs of our longtime, loyal customer base,” said Bob Marut, owner of Vital Signs. Marut and his wife, Kathy, worked for a housing development company before deciding to open their own business. Vital Signs & Graphics was born out of a desire for independence.
“We have the freedom to do what we want to do, that’s been the most fulfilling part to me,” said Bob Marut. “We are a small shop. The only way to get one’s business and to keep it is to provide superior service on a timely basis for a very competitive price.” “We enjoy the people we work with, our customers, very much,” Kathy Marut added. “Between the town See Signs, A12
CIAC winter tournaments cancelled CHESHIRE — The CIAC cancelled its winter scholastic tournaments on Tuesday. The CIAC made the announcement amid mounting concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. “After much consideration and consultation, the CIAC has made a difficult decision to cancel all remaining CIAC winter tournament games,” said CIAC executive director Glenn Lungarini at a hastily called press conference Tuesday morning at CIAC
headquarters in Cheshire. The announcement came on the heels of a second confirmed case of COVID-19 in Connecticut as well as amid concerns raised or actions taken by member school districts. Tuesday’s announcement by the CIAC affects tournament basketball and hockey games and state boys swimming meets. Winter championships have already been decided in wrestling, indoor track and gymnastics.
This is the second health-related phenomenon this school year to affect high school sports. Last fall, amid an outbreak in mosquitoborne Eastern equine encephalitis, a number of school districts moved their sporting events to daylight hours. The EEE outbreak, however, did not cancel any events, and the state tournaments went on as planned. -- Record-Journal report
Timberlin Golf Course opened for the season Sunday, March 8, and players were eager to hit the links. More than 130 golfers were there for the 10 a.m. shotgun start, and 150 rounds were logged throughout the day. After Mayor Mark Kaczynski and Timberlin pro Marc Bayram greeted the crowd, Bayram hit the ceremonial opening tee shot, and the 2020 season was underway. Pictured: Kaczyski, left, and Bayram on opening day at Timberlin. Timberlin Men's Club
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Hall of Fame inductees: Cynthia Gozzo, Allison Murphy 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. For more information, visit bhshalloffame.org.
Cynthia Gozzo Dastoli, Class of 1990 The following appeared in Gozzo’s senior yearbook: “If ever there was, in the Class of 1990, a better tribute to the art of sport, it may be seen in the endeavors and accomplishments of Cynthia Gozzo. She participated in a total of twelve seasons of sports throughout her four years at Berlin High School. Going from volleyball in the fall, to basketball in the winter, and to softball in the spring has been her continuous schedule throughout her
high school years. Cynthia managed to capture all-conference and All-State honors in volleyball. It is her untiring dedication to each sport and precision in athletic ability which has allowed her to find excellence in every path she follows.” In addition to the above accomplishments, in volleyball, she won the Ace Award her senior year, was a twotime winner of the Coaches Award and was a captain her senior year. In basketball, Gozzo was a captain her senior year, received the Achievement Award, was selected all-con-
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For the fifth year in a row, BHS students proved to be dynamic competitors, participating in events that allowed them to showcase their business knowledge in a competitive atmosphere. BHS students who competed were Joshua Bois, Jessica Boucher, Julia Daddario, Briana Dastoli, Gianmichael
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The Berlin High School Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2020 is: 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 Refreshments will follow at the Aqua Turf. For more the concert. Child care information, visit bhshallofwill be available. fame.org. See Briefs, A12
The Berlin Basketball Association’s seventh grade girls team defeated Southington 41-33 to claim the CT Girls Basketball League White Division tournament title. Front row: Ava Desmarais, Peyton Nadeau, Katie Tierney and Elizabeth Fitzsimmons. Back row: Taylor DeMaio, Sara Cugno, Julia Matan, Ellie Cugno, Gianna Miele and coach Nick Thibodeau.
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Just like Ryan Preece, Berlin needs to dream big
During America’s Race, one
But, while he was making us all proud, right next to his name was: Berlin, CT.
How awesome is that? Top 5, running 200 miles-perhour against the best drivers in the country. Tens of millions of people from around the world saw our town “in lights.” This speaks to why Berlin is a special town. Our strong, family-oriented, blue-collar history has created an unbelievable amount of highlyspecialized manufacturing operations in hardware, medical devices and, especially, in aerospace components. We see it every day as we drive by these companies quietly doing great and imaginative things and providing both tax revenue to our town and high-paying, skilled jobs that provide for hundreds of families.
The expansion of these businesses shows firsthand the commitment these companies make in our community and is seen in their continued success and growth. Engaging our business community, now more than ever, and rallying around our town and its kids will show everyone the great display of community that Berlin truly has. Berlin Pride – that’s what we have! When you meet a town business owner, thank them for choosing Berlin. They do have a choice.
nesses, listening to their concerns. In the past, many firms seemed to be afraid to raise their hand or make a comment. This kept uproars down, but also suppressed new business development. Let’s face it; Connecticut has woefully mismanaged our tax dollars, and we currently have an exodus of businesses and professionals leaving our state. No matter what you think of it, or how you do it, you can’t tax your way to prosperity. But, with poor policy, you can decimate an economy.
Our Town Hall, improving every day, though not fully to my goal of being completely business-friendly, has With dwindling state funds made great strides in recent to count on going forward, years by working with busi-
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Cops: Man recorded girls in locker room, at his home By Devin Leith-Yessian The Citizen
Police have charged a local man with production and possession of child pornography after authorities said videos and an image of girls changing in the local high school locker room and his home were found on a phone seized by police.
Kyle Fasold, 49, was charged Friday with production and attempted production of child pornography, and possession of child pornography, according to a statement from the U.S. Department of Justice. The investigation remains in its “early stages and investigators are working to identi-
fy and notify victims,” the statement said. Evidence gathered showed Fasold “had been secretly recording young girls getting undressed at his home and in the women’s locker room at Plainville High School,” Plainville Lt. Nicholas Mullins said in a release. Homeland Security investi-
Fasold is the vice president of the Parent’s Association, Mullins said. A message was
Health director talks coronavirus By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff
SOUTHINGTON — Dealing with coronavirus will be a marathon rather than a sprint, the Plainville-Southington Health District director Shane Lockwood told the Southington Town Council Monday night. He expected to be dealing with effects from the contagious virus for months, although he’s hoping the pandemic is over sooner. “I plan on dealing with this for the rest of the year,” Lockwood said.
“I fully expect waves based on historical trends,” Lockwood said.
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Paul Chaplinsky, a council member with two children in the school district, asked about measures to keep students safe. He said he’s heard from constituents wondering why there hasn’t been more communication to parents.
However, senior citizens have been more at risk than students. “We haven’t seen the outbreak so far in children,” Lockwood said.
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Senior Bowling Feb. 21: Dennis Derose - 212; Mike Koval - 190; Gene Lemery - 182; Buzz Brazee - 169; Nick Nesci 169; Ferd Brochu - 161. Feb. 28: Dennis Derose - 194; Irene Willametz - 168; Buzz Brazee - 166. March 6: Buzz Brazee - 187; Nick Nesci - 178; Gene Lemery - 172; Irene Willametz - 161; Barb Patterson. Senior bowlers are welcome to play Fridays, 9 a.m., at Lucky Lanes, 1782 Berlin Turnpike.
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Thursday Business Before Hours at Klingberg Family Centers: March 12, 7:30 - 9 a.m. Klingberg Family Centers, 370 Linwood St., New Britain. Make and Take: Part Two: March 12, 6:30 p.m. Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road, Berlin. Rob Zappulla Big Band Jazz Ensemble: March 12, 7:30 9:30 p.m. Free. Casa Mia at the Hawthorne, 2421 Berlin Turnpike, Berlin. Sit & Knit: March 12, 1 p.m. Knitting club. Free. Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road, Berlin. St. Patrick's Day Culinary Class for Toddlers: March 12, 9:30 a.m. $20. Stew Leonard's of Newington, 3475 Berlin Turnpike, Newington.
Friday Friday Night Funnies: March 13, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. $10 in advance; $15 at the door. Trinity-on- Main, 69 Main St., New Britain.
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Mother Goose on the Loose: March 13, 10:30 a.m. Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road, Berlin. St. Patrick's Day Culinary Class for Toddlers: March 13, 9:30 a.m. $20. Stew Leonard's of Newington, 3475 Berlin Turnpike, Newington.
Saturday Book Tasting for Adults: March 14, 1 p.m. Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road, Berlin. Diabetes Reversal in 3 Months: March 14, 11 a.m. 2 p.m. 120 Webster Square Road, Berlin.
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Social worker Social work services are available at Berlin-Peck Memorial Library. Social worker/community liaison Tara Skiparis is 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.
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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.
The Queen Ann Nzinga Center, Inc., which provides arts enrichment activities for children age 5 to 17, is accepting new participants. The center promotes positive youth development among children of all races and abilities throughout Connecticut, but primarily to children in the greater Plainville, Berlin, Bristol and New Britain area. For more information, visit QANC.org.
Donate gently used books to the Berlin Free Library Mondays and Fridays, 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., and Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
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Drivers needed The Community Renewal Team, Inc., RSVP team initiated the Volunteer Medical Transportation Program to help bridge the transportation gap facing seniors. For more information, contact Theresa Strong at 860-5193484, Strongt@crtct.org.
Heroes Walk Memorial bricks are being sold for the “Heroes Walk” at the Berlin Veterans Memorial Park on Veterans Way. Each brick honors a veteran, living or deceased, who served in the nation’s military. Memorial brick applications are available on the Town of Berlin’s Veterans Commission web page. Applications are also available at the Town Clerk’s and the Town Manager’s office. Mail the form and check to: Town of Berlin, Attn: Veterans Commission, 240 Kensington Road, Berlin, CT 06037.
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Paint Nite: The Original Paint and Sip Party: March 17, 7 - 9 p.m. $30. Pine Loft Pizzeria & Cafe, 1474 Berlin Turnpike, Berlin.
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have anecdotal history on the subject, beginning with a local ministers’ temperance sermons. The congregational church was often at odds with local tavern patrons. In Oct. 1848, a sermon delivered by the Reverend William Woodworth was said to have sparked retaliation. One night, unidentified suspects set the Worthington Meeting House ablaze. Fortunately, a citizens bucket brigade quickly doused the flames. Although the organ was destroyed, and a massive chestnut beam charred, volunteers quickly erected a new south wall to cover the damage. Throughout the latter 19th and early 20th century, women were lobbying not only for the right to vote, but for temperance. Having a spouse who drank to excess could destroy a family’s economic stability and lead to domestic abuse. There was also the cultural clash with immigrants who were accustomed to imbibing.
of making apple brandy, hard cider and peach and elderberry wine. One of the largest stills in Connecticut was said to be in the Blue Hills area of Kensington. The 18th Amendment failed to curtail all drinking, much to the chagrin of organizations such as the Total Abstinence and Benevolence Society. The group met in a beautiful hall on Main Street in Kensington where alcohol-free social events were enjoyed by parishioners of St. Paul’s Church. After the original St. Paul’s on Main Street burned down, the parish hall building was sold to American Paper Goods Company, which continued to use the hall as a gathering place for employees, while keeping it alcoholfree. In fact, when the land was sold to Charles Biejewski and Joseph Zotter in 1947 to build a service station (now Rich’s Citgo), the deed stated that no alcohol could ever be sold on the site. We also know that Brandy Lane was renamed Kensington Road because Marjorie Moore pressed for what she deemed was a more dignified name.
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Murphy was a four-year varsity member of the softball team and was a three-time All-Northwest Conference selection and a four-time NWC All-Academic honoree. She was a captain her senior year and received the Coaches Award. Away from athletics, Murphy was part of the University of Connecticut cooperative program, which allowed See Hall, A21
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Tasters vote on signature drinks at YMCA benefit By Bailey Wright Record-Journal staff
WALLINGFORD — Almost a hundred community members gathered at Double Play Cafe last week to taste martinis and raise money for the Meriden YMCA. The 8th annual Martini Tasting event has been hosted by Double Play Cafe, 320 Main St., for the past four years as a precursor to the MeridenNew Britain-Berlin YMCA’s annual Martini and Massage Charity Benefit in June. Event organizers choose six unique martini recipes, which the restaurant pairs with food. “We are going to be voting on six different martinis ... and from the six we will pick four to be our signature martinis at Martini and Massage,” said Carmen Chaparro, events director for the Meriden-New Britain-Berlin YMCA .
As attendees mingled Thursday, March 5, the martinis came out in rounds along with food. Each person ranked their favorites as they went. Some of the martinis they tried were a “lycheetini” — normally made with lychee syrup, lime juice, cranberry juice and vodka, and a “passiontini” — sometimes made with citrus vodka, white cranberry juice, passion fruit juice, orange liqueur and cherry juice. The first drink of the night, called a “hyptini” was bright lime green. The organizers also included a “creme bruleetini” served with an assortment of shortbread cookies. Meriden resident Eileen Conklin Macri said the event is a great opportunity to see Community members cheer before trying their first round of martinis at Double Play Cafe in Wallingford on Thursday, March 5 during a Martini Tasting fundraiser to benefit the friends and be social in a
Meriden-New Britain-Berlin YMCA. The participants also picked martinis to be showcased Bailey Wright, Record-Journal See Drinks, A20 at the annual Martini and Massages event in June.
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low-key environment. She’s been going to the tasting for about four years. “This is nice because we get to preview the drinks and then they take our opinions into consideration as to what they're going to serve (at Martini and Massage),” said Conklin Macri, who was looking for one not too sweet.
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Ryan was told that he was too old to run Cup. Well, they’re buying tickets to see him run with the best now. Ryan had a dream, a spark in his heart that told him to pursue it. He shows the kids in our town that with determination, hard work and a never-quit attidude great things can happen for you. I assure you Ryan puts his pants on just the same as you. He eats the same food
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her to earn 15 college credits her senior year, allowing her to graduate college a semester early. Also, she received the President’s Education Award for Educational Excellence at BHS and was a member of the National Honor Society. Murphy graduated Magna Cum Laude from Springfield College in 2006, then attended Teachers College at Columbia University, where she received a masters in curriculum and teaching.
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HILL AUC1,2,3 Items or an Estate GRASSY TIONS, - an Estate $$$ CASH $$$ Sale, Liquidation, Attic Todd Shamock & Basement Cleanout Estate Sale Service Company is Always Buying and providing Costume Jewelry, services all over ConAntiques, Dolls, Toys, necticut. These are just Paintings,Meriden Items a FEW of the things 203-494-1695 we are looking for: Antiques, Collectibles, Old/ Vintage Toys, Mu1-2 ITEMS: China, sical Instruments (SaxSilverware, Glass. ophones, Trumpets, ViFurn., 50’s. Whole Esolins, Flutes, Clarinets, tates. 203.238.3499 Trombone & SO MUCH MORE) Advertising Items, Wristwatches (Broken or Not), Pocket Watches, Tools (Machinist, Woodworking, & MORE) Doorstops, Clocks, Oil Paintings, Old Signs, Old PhoRECYCLE YOUR OLD tographs, Old Postcards, Brewery Items, NEWSPAPERS Hunting & Fishing, PEZ Please & Thank you. Dispensers, Costume Jewelry, Broken JewelAARON’S BUYING ry, Gold & Silver JewelOld Machinist Tools, ry, Gold & Silver Coins, Lathes, BenchTools, Military Items, Swords & Bayonets, Helmets & Hand Tools & more. Patches, Medals & Uni(203) 525-0608. forms, Pocket Knives, Lighters & Pipes, FounALWAYS BUYING tain Pens, Mechanical CASH PAID Pencils, Fraternal Order Vintage Electronics, Items, Religious Items, Musical InstruIndustrial Items, Winments, Amps, Ham chester Items, Sikorsky Equipment, HiFi, Items, Pratt & Whitney Radios, CB, GuiItems, Colt Items, Natars, Audio Equiptive American Items, ment, Antiques. Vintage Electronics, 860-707-9350 Slot Cars, Toy Trucks, Matchbox & Hotwheels, Barbie’s, Folk Art, Statues, Bronzes, ANTIQUES - Always Trains, Cameras, Mid buying old; Toys, Century Modern Furmilitary, jewelry, art, niture, Straight Razors, watches, musical Shaving Items, Political instruments, signs, Items, Comic Books, arcade games, Sports Cards & Autocameras, pre 1970 graphs…& THE LIST sports memorabilGOES ON! So please ia, plus more. One give us a call at your item or entire estate earliest convenience. contents. Call 860Grassy Hill Auctions 718-5132. 203-868-1816 - Grassy HillAuctions.com BUYING MACHINIST TOOLBOXES - Tools & tooling, contents of machine shops, home workshops and small lathes. Call anytime 860-985-5760
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LARGE DRESSER AND CASH PAID For any MIRROR - Excellent Toyota any condition, PT BUS DRIVER - for Secondition. Moving. running or not, crashed DEE’S ANTIQUES nior Center, 1 day per Must go. $50.00. 860okay. Will take other Buying Collectibles. week and as needed. 628-6348. makes and models. Jewelry & Silver. Public Service license (203) 600-4431. China. Glass. Military. with Passenger enWood Fuel Heating dorsement required. Musical. Anything Old Equipment Applications now being & Unusual. Single accepted at the Wall- Motorcyles and ATVs item to an estate. SERVTREE LENGTH ingford Senior Center, ING COMMUNITY & 238 Washington St. WILL PAY CASH - For old FIREWOOD FAMILY RESPECTFULLY motorcycles, mini bikes 203-265-7753. Equal FOR OVER 50 YEARS. & go carts. Gary, (860) CALL FOR DETAILS Opportunity Employer: 558-5430. Call 203-235-8431 203-238-2149 disability/veteran.
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***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
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Pets For Sale
VALENTINE MALTESE PUPPIES 2 females, $1,000 a piece. (860) 329-5623.
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WANTED Individual firearms, collections & estates including military & related items.Federally licensed firearms dealer. Gunsmith, appraisals, Richard Pleines, (860) 663-2214.
Yorkies, Yorkipoos, Old English Bull dogs, Malti poo puppies, Frenchies, $950+. 860.930.4001.
Classified ads are the best way to find what you need. They are also the best way to sell your services, goods or items. Call Monday thru Friday 8:30am - 5pm 203-238-1953
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Businesses & Services Attics and Basements Cleaned
Home Improvements
Junk Removal
Service LLC All Phases of Electrical Work. 24 hr. Emergency Service. Small Jobs Welcome. 203.237.2122
Specializing in roofing, siding, kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, basement remodeling. Senior citizen discount Insured. Free est. 203-265-5200 HIC#0631937
HAVE DUMP TRUCK. Reg. Ins. Free on-site est. Attics, basements, garages, appliances & more. Any questions?
Gutters
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Landscaping
Masonry
JM Lawn Care Lawn Mowing, Spring Cleanup, Hedge Trimming, Mulch, any color. 860.796.8168
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
Roofing
GARY WODATCH
Demolition Svs Sheds, pools, decks, garages, debris removal. Quick, courteous svc. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Cell, 860-558-5430
Electrical Services TEC ELECTRICAL
Landscaping A & A LAWN CARE
Spring Cleanups, Tree, Shrub, Brush & Debris Removal. 203-237-6638.
HOUSECLEANING companion care, assis- ACCEPTING - New customers for wkly mowtance with chores. I can ing, thatching, spring help you with any necleanup, stone & mulch. cessities for an easier Ryan 860.515.1302 living situation. Roberta (860) 295-3410 GARY WODATCH Hedge & tree trimming. Trim overgrown propJunk Removal erties. Calls returned. GUTTERS PLUS 25+yrs. #620397.860-558-5430 Exp. Call today for Free A&R CLEANOUT SERVICE - Removing conestimate. 203-440-3535 tents of homes, attics, Ct. Reg. #578887 garages, basements, businesses. Reasonable. 203-281-6387.
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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.
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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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Home Improvements AHEARN BUILDERS Additions, Decks, Siding, Doors, Windows, Remodeling. 860.346.0409
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.
LulosMasonry.com and Landscaping EXPRESS MULCHING Edging, Tree Removal, Spring Clean-ups, Driveways & Repairs, HIC0608431 & Ins. 203.808.9841
A Classified ad is an easy way to sell your merchandise, and it’s easy on your wallet, too.
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JT’S LANDSCAPING LLC - Spring CleanUps, we specialize in weeding all types of beds, mulching, top soil work, pruning, hedges & trees, & all your landscape needs. Residential & commercial. Lic. #616311. Call today, 203 213-6528.
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
Mulch, Brush & Tree Removal, Comm. & Res. Lawn Mowing, Rick’s Affordable Lawn 26 yrs exp. HIC0622783. 203.530.4447
LulosMasonry.com Chimney Repairs. Stonewalls. Patios. Walkways. Swimming pools. Concrete. HIC0608431. Ins. 203.808.9841.
Yalesville Construction Roofing.Siding.Gutters. Skylights. Chimney Re- Specializing in all phases of residential & pair. Flashing. #0649808 commercial roofing. 203.510.3830. lmmasonSenior citizen discount ryconstruction.com Insured Free est. 203-265-5200 Business Owner / Service Provider? HIC#0631937
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GARY WODATCH - Tree Removal. All calls returned. CT#620397 Quick courteous service. 860-558-5430.
Covering Central Connecticut since 1867
Moving and Storage RT RELOCATION Your moving and storage specialists. Call for a free estimate. 833-668-3978.
Plumbing 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.
Tree Services
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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