The Berlin Citizen

New era begins for holistic health, wellness business

By Nicole Zappone The Citizen

The Center for Higher Living can be described as a onestop healing shop.

Located at 130 Webster Square Road, the center offers massage and bodywork, energy healing, holistic wellness coaching, yoga, and much more.

“Our business model is really about serving the community for health and wellness,” said Christy Arnott, who, along with Melissa Falvo, now runs The Center for Higher Living.

See Healing, A12

Scholars take Rho Kappa pledge

Press Release

In the presence of family, friends and school staff, the fifth cohort of the Berlin High School Chapter of Rho Kappa, NCSS was honored in the high school’s auditorium on March 15. As part of the proceedings, the 35 inductees took a pledge focused on the core organizational principles of truth, knowledge, wisdom and service.

The Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society was established by the National Council for the Social Studies in December 2011. It is the only national organi-

zation that recognizes high school juniors and seniors for excellence in the field of social studies.

Among the criteria to be eligible for admission in the Berlin High School Chapter of Rho Kappa, NCSS, students must have completed four semesters in the field of social studies and be prepared to complete at least six. Students must also have a minimum weighted GPA of a 3.5 on the 4.0 BHS scale for social studies courses, and an overall GPA of a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

See Pledge, A11

Eversource named top utility on Barron’s list

Press Release

For the fourth consecutive year, Eversource Energy has been recognized by Barron’s on its list of America’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies, appearing as the top utility in the annual ranking for the second time in the last three years.

Eversource’s rank also improved significantly – to 17th overall on this year’s list from 40th last year –reflecting the strides the energy company has made in executing its strategic commitment to sustainability throughout its operations.

See Utility, A13

Melissa Falvo, left, and Chrissy Arnott, co-owners of The Center for Higher Living.

Nicole Zappone, The Citizen

Director looks back on ‘very special’ BHS show

By Nicole Zappone The Citizen

Tyler Boyle said Berlin High School's production of “The Little Mermaid,” which played March 2 to 5, "was incredibly successful.”

“Each audience was bigger than the last throughout the weekend," the show's director pointed out, "and that really helped build more excitement for our students over the course of the weekend.”

An animated Disney classic, "The Little Mermaid" tells the tale of a young mermaid who longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above.

For the stage show, the plot was expanded and new music added.

Seniors Meredith Gendreau (Ariel) and David Wadstrup (Prince Eric) played the leads in Berlin High’s production. The cast also included Ruth Brown Kirchner as Ursula, Alex Miloszewski as the pilot, Connor Lindsay as Grimsby, Addison Guarino as Flounder, Calvin Delude as Scuttle, Robin Crisler as Windward, Nathaniel Elmani as Leeward, Thomas Morisse-Corsetti as King Trion and Jacob Miller as Sebastian.

In all, more than 50 students helped bring "The Little Mermaid" to life.

Boyle said the show garnered standing ovations, and a great deal of positive feedback once the curtains closed. “To say the least, this was a very special show that we’ll have fond memories of for quite some time,” Boyle said.

In excess of 1,600 tickets were sold for “The Little

Mermaid.” Profits will support Berlin High’s theater production in 2024.

“I’m very proud of the talents and work of all our students,” said Boyle, who has produced six shows at BHS.

"It takes a lot of time, focus,

and energy to rehearse and perform a show of this magnitude, and our students always go above and beyond to bring their absolute best to their work, whether it’s onstage, down in the orchestra pit, or behind the scenes. ”

Addison Guarino as Flounder.

Ursula, as portrayed by Ruth Brown Kirchner, reads a dubious contract to Meredith Gendreau’s Ariel in Berlin High School’s production of “The Little Mermaid.”

Photos provided by Berlin High School

Municipal leash ordinance update

Press Release

In December of 2021, the Town of Berlin passed a new leash ordinance that requires dogs to be always on leashes on public property. This includes all town parks and public sidewalks.

Since this ordinance was put in place, our Animal Control

officers have been patrolling areas in town on a daily basis speaking to many residents and educating them on the new leash ordinance.

Beginning on April 1, 2023, Animal Control Officers will begin issuing Written Warnings to individuals who do not have their dogs on leashes in public property. This

includes the meadow area of the Bicentennial Park. Records will be kept of written warnings issued.

Beginning on May 1, 2023, Animal Control Officers will begin issuing Written Infractions. The fine for violation of this ordinance is $100. You will receive a copy of the infraction and the other copy will be sent to New Britain Superior Court. The court will reach out to you with next steps. This process is the same for other infractions such

as, Failure to Vaccinate, Roaming, etc.

If an individual receives a written warning prior to May 1, the second offense will automatically trigger an infraction, even if the second offense occurs prior to May 1.

Please remember all tags must be worn and visible on dog collars showing proof of license and rabies vaccination. For more information regarding the ordinance, refer to the town website (Town Code Book).

Holiday notice

Town departments will close at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 6 and will be closed Friday, April 7 in observance of Good Friday. Normal trash/ recycling schedule will apply.

Lineworker certification

Eversource is partnering with Housatonic Community College and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local Unions 420 and 457 to prepare the next generation of electrical lineworkers in Connecticut. The Lineworker Certificate Program provides students valuable training in the electric utility industry and the opportunity to progress into Eversource’s paid apprenticeship program. For details, visit Eversource.com.

Public forum

Berlin residents and property owners are invited to share their opinions on whether cannabis establishments should be allowed in town. A public forum will be held Thursday, March 30, 6 p.m., at Berlin High School, 139 Patterson Way.

Residents and property owners may also participate in the forum via Zoom and conference call. For the Zoom meeting link, visit berlinct.gov. To phone into the forum, call 1-929-2056099. The meeting ID is 890 4804 4587; passcode 061820.

To learn more about the Responsible and Equitable Regulation of Adult-Use Cannabis Act, known as RERACA, visit berlinct.gov/ cannabis.

Sneakers sought

The Berlin High School outdoor track and field teams are holding a sneaker donation fundraiser through Friday, March 31.

Donate old sneakers for recycling, and for each pair collected, the BHS track

teams will receive funds. Sneaker donations can be dropped off at all Berlin Public Schools.

Community grants

The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain approved its first round of grants for 2023, awarding more than $436,000 to a wide variety of programs serving Berlin, New Britain, Plainville and Southington.

The second round of CFGNB grant applications will be accepted this summer. Letters of Intent are due July 1. Visit the “grantmaking” section of the foundation’s website at cfgnb.org.

Wellness expo

Exhibitors and speakers are sought for the 10th Bi-Annual Passport to Health & Wellness Expo, which will be

held April 23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at The Bristol DoubleTree by Hilton. Also, vendors are sought for expos taking place May 21 and Sept. 17 at the VFW in Plainville.

Contact Shirley Bloethe at 860-989-0033 or yourholisticevents@gmail.com, or visit yourholisticevents.com.

Theater

Castle Craig Players, Meriden is celebrating its 30th season. On sale now: “The Marvelous Wonderettes: Dream On,” May 5 to 20; “Into The Woods,” July 28 to Aug. 12. For ticket information, visit castlecraigplayers.org.

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BERLIN RESIDENTS

SPRING HYDRANT FLUSHING for

Berlin Water Control Customers

April 3, 2023 – April 28, 2023

8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Please excuse the temporary inconvenience and possible discoloration of your water while seasonal flushing is performed. Please refrain from doing laundry until your water runs clear. Should you experience rust-colored water in your wash, re-wash the laundry with your regular soap and add about 4 ounces of cream of tartar to the wash. Please recognize the flushing process helps to ensure clean water lines, and improves our ability to provide you with safe, clean drinking water.

Fazzino joins 200-plus runners at inaugural 5K

By Nicole Zappone The Citizen

MERIDEN On Sunday, over 200 runners from the Meriden area came together for the inaugural Hartford HealthCare, MidState Medical Center Run the Runway 5K race at Meriden Markham Municipal Airport.

Although the sun was shining, the wind blew hard enough at times to pose a challenge for some runners.

Derek Destefano, Meriden Running Club race director, said he was very excited about the event and the turnout of runners.

Destefano noted that they had close to 230 runners for the race.

“This race is more than I could have hoped for,” Destefano said. “We are planning on doing this every year. This is an exciting opportunity for our community.”

Proceeds benefited MidState Arc, an agency that helps individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The opportunity to run on the runway provided something unique, and helping MidState Arc provided a chance to help the community come together for a great cause, Destefano explained.

Flights were suspended during the event, though Hartford HealthCare’s Life Star

critical care helicopter performed a fly-by before the race.

MidState Arc began as a community of parents who advocated for children with

intellectual disabilities. Today, the non-profit operates with the same inspiration to provide a wide range of services.

Runners take off from the start line at the Run the Runway 5K at Meriden Markham Municipal Airport Sunday, March 26.

Bill Shettle, Special to the Record-Journal

Destefano said that the planning for the event started about a year ago.

“It's so unique to be on a runway, and there are no races in Connecticut where you can do just that,” Destefano said.

State Rep. Jack Fazzino was among the runners. “It was a long but fun race,” said Fazzino, who represents the 83rd House district covering parts of Meriden, Berlin and Cheshire. “I saw this posted in one of the community newsletters a few weeks back and started to get back into running. I was a big runner as a kid, but since then, I’ve taken up more swimming because I have horrible knees.”

Before the 5K race took off on the runway, there was a kids’ fun run. Kids from toddlers to pre-teens participated in the race.

“It was really fun, but it was hard to run on the runway,” said Katie Overstrum, of Wallingford. “I would have expected it to be easy since it was all flat, but the wind made it challenging.”

Overstrum ranked first in the women’s category and third overall.

Billy Hunt from Brookfield made first place overall, while Joe Decker from Meriden placed second.

Bill allowing bear killing advances; hunt proposal shelved

Associated Press

HARTFORD Connecticut lawmakers voted Friday, March 17, to allow special state permits to kill bears that threaten or damage crops, livestock or bees.

However, they shelved a more contentious proposal to allow a limited bear hunt supported by state environmental officials grappling with an increase in human-bear conflicts.

The proposed annual bear hunt, which would have been limited to a northwestern Connecticut county, was pulled following outcry from animal rights advocates who argued it was inhumane and wouldn’t reduce the number of incidences.

Data from the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, which supported the hunt, show the number of reported conflicts between humans and bears has more than dou bled in recent years, with less than 1,000 in 2015 to more than 2,000 in 2022.

The number of towns where these interactions, such as the 67 home entries reported last year, have occurred has also increased.

There were two bear attacks last year, including an incident where a 250-pound black bear mauled a 10-yearold boy playing in his grandparents’ backyard. The bill, which cleared the General Assembly’s Environment

in the Senate, also makes killing a bear justified if the animal is inflicting or about to inflict great bodily harm to a human or is injuring or killing a pet. The proposal further prohibits intentional and unintentional feeding of a potentially dangerous animal.

In this 2006 photo, a black bear chews on a garbage container in Wolcott. State lawmakers voted Friday to allow special state permits to kill bears that threaten or damage crops, livestock or bees.

Steven Valenti, Republican-American file photo

Health costs increasing twice as fast as goal

By Mark Pazniokas

The Connecticut Mirror

Connecticut’s first health care benchmark report says health costs in the state rose by 6% to $34 billion in 2021, double the aggressive goal set by Gov. Ned Lamont to limit cost growth to 2.9% in each of the next three years.

Less than $2 billion went to primary care that the governor’s health adviser says is crucial to preventing or stabilizing chronic conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure, saving residents

from costly complications and hospitalizations.

The numbers were presented late Monday afternoon to the governor and a steering committee that includes the leaders of the state’s two largest hospital systems, Hartford HealthCare and Yale New Haven Health.

Lamont is making health costs a priority of the second term that began in January, and the new report instantly became ammunition in the administration’s lobbying for two bills aimed at curbing costs, with a special focus on hospitals.

“The findings of this report reinforce the need for more sweeping action to ensure equitable access to affordable health care to all residents of Connecticut,” Lam-

ont said in a statement issued by his office.

Dr. Deidre Gifford, the executive director of the Office of Health Strategy, said the benchmarking data out Monday and a full report to be released Friday are im-

Chris O’Connor, CEO of Yale New Haven Health, acknowledged differences with Gov. Ned Lamont and Dr. Deidre Gifford of the Office of Health Strategy. Mark Pazniokas, The Connecticut Mirror

portant tools for policy makers. “It may not sound like it, but it’s big news that we have for the very first time in Connecticut a goal of how much we think it’s appropriate for health care spending to increase year over year,” Gifford said.

To the steering committee, Lamont expressed frustration at the difficulty in con-

See Costs, A9

Local groups to tee it up May 2

The Meriden-New BritainBerlin YMCA and New Britain-Berlin Rotary will stage their 2023 golf tournament on May 2 at Timberlin. Proceeds will support the Meriden-New Britain-Berlin YMCA's Annual Campaign and the community work of the New Britain-Berlin Rotary.

This year’s tournament features two hole-in-one contests, including the Million Dollar Hole-in-One Contest sponsored by Better Built Basements.

Up for grabs in the other contest, sponsored by Wallingford Buick, is a new car.

The tournament also includes putting and closest to the pin contests, lunch, dinner and an auction.

For more information, visit nbbymca.org or meridenymca.org.

trolling costs that are outpacing income and economic growth, often beyond the increases in other states with benchmarking projects.

“I don’t know why Connecticut is not best in class. We got the best damn hospitals in the country, incredibly innovative,” Lamont said, adding that the state also is a major insurance center. “I feel like we’ve got the pieces of the puzzle. We’re a relatively small state, and here I feel like I’m always playing catch up.”

Hospitals are lobbying against Lamont’s bills, which would limit out-of-network costs for hospital services to Medicare rates, giving insurers greater leverage in negotiating prices, and would prohibit the facility fees charged by hospitals for services at free-standing clinics and offices.

Chris O’Connor, the chief executive of Yale New Haven, told the governor that while the hospitals “ are crying foul,” they are willing to work with the administration.

O’Connor said hospital finances are fragile coming out of the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the industry is “losing money for the first time in a long time.”

“But at the end of the day, you know, we have to be part of the solution,” O’Connor said. “And I just want to continue to reinforce the importance of working together at solutions.”

Connecticut is one of nine states trying to benchmark health costs and spending on primary care, with a tar-

get of 5% for primary care in 2021 that will rise to 6.9% in 2023, 8.5% in 2024 and 10% in 2025.

Statewide, the 2021 target was met with 8.3% of Medicaid spending on primary care, while the commercial and Medicare Advantage markets fell short, each below 4%.

Two of five commercial payers reached the target, while all the Medicare Advantage payers fell short.

Analysts equate primary care with prevention, Gifford said.

“It’s actually based on pretty clear evidence that health systems that spend more as a proportion of total spending on primary care have lower overall costs and better health outcomes,” Gifford said. “So primary care is a bargain.”

The health care cost growth benchmark was 3.4%, judged against 2021 data, and will be 3.2% for 2022 and then 2.9% for three years.

While the overall state cost growth rate was 6% in 2021, commercial health care costs grew 18.8%. Medicare increased by 1.4% and Medicaid by 0.8%.

Lamont was scheduled to make brief remarks, but he remained for more than half the two-hour meeting. As he left, he said he was pleased at the level of engagement by the hospital executives but acknowledged differences.

He repeated a message delivered directly to the executives.

“If you’ve got a better idea, let me know,” Lamont said. “I tried to come up with some real cost savings for consumers and taxpayers now. I don’t have all the answers. I presented ours. What I don’t want to do is have another couple of years of studies.”

The hospital executives said after the meeting they heard him.

“The governor has been, throughout his administration, a great ally for heath care, ” said Jeffrey Flaks, the CEO of Hartford HealthCare. “He continues to express interest in hearing new and more ideas, as he expressed today. And if some of these proposals may not make the most sense for the benefit of health systems and how we deliver health care across Connecticut, he’s asking for new ideas.”

Fire Department Responses

The Fire Administrator’s Office for the Town of Berlin reports the following incidents for the week of March 19.

(Fire Company Designations: 1. East Berlin 2. Kensington 3. Berlin 4. South Kensington.)

March 19: Frontage Road: Structure fire – Companies 1, 2, 3 and 4

March 20: 200 block of Berlin Turnpike: Fire alarm - Companies 1, 2 and 3

March 20: New Britain Road and Farmington Avenue: Motor vehicle accident - Company 2

March 21: 100 block of Alling Street: Motor vehicle accident –Companies 2, 3 and 4

March 22: 2200 block of Berlin Turnpike: Fire alarm – Companies 1, 2, 3 and 4

March 22: 250 block of Kensington Road: Fire alarm – Companies 2, 3 and 4

March 23: Oak Ridge Drive: Assistance Call – Companies 1 and 3

March 23: Copper Beech Court: Assistance Call – Companies 2, 3 and 4

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GOOD NEIGHBORS

On March 18, Nadeau Brothers Concrete, LLC presented a check to Berlin Police Chief Matthew McNally; the funds going to sponsor the training of K-9 Penny. For 35 of its 50 years in business, Nadeau Brothers Concrete has been located in Berlin. A company representative said, “We love to give back to the community we serve” and “we were beyond excited to help” with the police department’s new K-9. “We admired everything about her story and wanted to help Penny in her new endeavor. We feel Penny has so much to offer the community and will be a valuable resource to Berlin and surrounding towns in need.”

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Obituaries

BERLIN - Geneva M. (Dumais) Chamberland, of Berlin, went to eternal rest on March 18, 2023 at the age of 75.

Jean leaves behind her beloved husband of 55 years Gilman Chamberland. She is also survived by two sons Russell (Thuy) and Marc (Aimee); three grandchildren Renee, Courtney, and Tyler; sisters Rena (Roger) and Betty (Tom), in addition to many in-laws, nieces and nephews.

A private family burial will be held at St. Mary’s Cemetery April 1, 2023 at 10am.

Donations in Geneva name can be made to Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (alzfdn.org), 322 Eighth Avenue, 16th Floor, New York, NY 10001

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Additionally, all candidates must have demonstrated civic engagement in the community or school.

The new inductees are Jack Baclaski, Alexa Barbagallo, Jenna M. Borselle, Elijah Burgos, Emily Collin, Jamison Evans, Alexa Fallon, Rose Fas, Sara Guzzardi, Riley

Hoops, Paige Kemish, Patrick Kot, Emma Lavoie, Madelyn Rose Lazzara, Connor Lindsay, Jacob Marion, Ryan Matan, Bailey Michaud, Jacob Miller, Katherine Morris, Natalia Olszewska, Kaleigh Ouellette, Shohum P. Patel, Alexandra Lena Pauley, Jessica M. Petit, Charles Pinchera, Adam S. Rice, Julia Salina, Joslyn Smulski, Kelsey Therrien, Jack Vocke, Alyssa Wenzel, Addison Whiteside, Alliana Wicik and Isabella Yagmin.

The March 15 ceremony was orchestrated by the current president of Berlin High School’s chapter of Rho Kappa, Tamarah Al Mozani; vice president Terrence Dornfriend; and secretary Reagan McGowan. Currently, there are Rho Kappa chapters in 41 states

The fifth cohort of the Berlin High School Chapter of Rho Kappa, NCSS is pictured.

Rho Kappa members focus on events and projects centered on social studies education, and engage in various school-based and community service activities.

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and the District of Columbia, with 22 chapters established in Connecticut. There are also chapters in China, Germany, Italy and Singapore.

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Unacceptable

Editor:

What is a budget?

Some say it’s a moral document; and I agree. Adding or striking out line items have real consequences and are not only numbers that can be played with to create a specific outcome.

A budget outlines what resources can be tapped, what investments can be made;

Letters to the Editor

things that have real effects on actual people’s lives.

The Berlin Board of Education has requested a budget increase of 5.84 percent.

Our superintendent has reminded us that a minimum increase of 4.23 percent is required.

Why?

It funds contractual obligations, labor costs and other things that allow the school

district to run successfully. What doesn’t that increase include? Think about teaching supplies, updated programming and other tangible things that can set up Berlin students for success in the future.

So now we come to the appalling March 20 meeting of the Board of Finance.

That night the Republicans and Democrats “came together” to offer a meager 3 percent increase. This lowball proposal is simply unacceptable.

Do residents really want our school district running in a

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less than optimal way? Are you prepared for teacher layoffs? What about sports or arts being cut? Do you want larger class sizes?

These are real possibilities.

I’m disgusted that local Democrats pretend to support education, but do nothing to fight for our kids.

And I’m disgusted that local Republicans only care about zero taxes and not investing in a potential fantastic future.

Let’s do better.

Give the BOE the increase we all deserve.

Karen Jackie, East Berlin

Arnott and Falvo took over the business following the death of Chip Downer this past January.

Downer and Arnott, both licensed massage therapists, co-founded The Center for Higher Living in 2017. A ribbon-cutting marking

this new chapter for the center was held Wednesday, March 8.

“It is exciting to see so many different and creative disciplines under one roof, all geared toward better health for all,” said Economic Development Director Chris Edge, who was among the Berlin officials at the recent ribbon-cutting.

Before moving to Webster Square Road just before the

onset of the pandemic, The Center for Higher Living had been housed in Kensington. The center’s website states, “[W]e will help you realize your health & wellness goals & awaken the healer within. The path to reclaiming your wellbeing begins here at The Center for Higher Living.”

For more information about the business, visit thecenterforhigherliving.com, or call 860-264-5625.

“This recognition is a testament of Eversource’s deep commitment to and the hard work of our employees in building a more sustainable and equitable future for our customers, our communities, and the world we all share,” said Eversource Chairman, President and CEO Joseph Nolan. “Sustainability and strong environmental, social and governance principles are embedded in all that we do – which will continue to serve as the foundation of our vision for providing safe, reliable service and meeting the future energy needs of our customers.”

The Barron’s list of Most Sustainable Companies is based on more than 230 environmental, social and corporate governance metrics (ESG).

To create the ranking, the top 1,000 publicly traded companies by market value were evaluated by how they performed for five key constituencies – customers, communities, employees, the planet and shareholders – looking at ESG perfor-

mance indicators such as workplace diversity, data security and greenhouse gas emissions.

To qualify for the list, a company must be rated above the bottom quarter in each of the five stakeholder categories.

For more information on Eversource’s nationally recognized commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility – including diversity, equity and inclusion and the company’s most recent Sustainability Report – visit its sustainability page at Eversource.com.

Kindergarten

Kindergarten registration is available online via berlinschools.org. Registration ends Thursday, April 20. Children age five on or before Jan. 1, 2024 are eligible to register. For more information, call 860-829-6782.

Scholarship

The American Savings Foundation is accepting applications from high school seniors, college students, and nontraditional adult stu-

Schools

dents who will be enrolled for the 2023-2024 academic year. Students can apply at asfdn.org. Applications are due by Friday, March 31. The website also has links to other area scholarship programs and resources for learning about financial aid.

Registration

Saint Paul School is accepting applications for the 2023-2024 academic year. Saint Paul’s serves students of all faiths in Pre-K3 through Grade 8. Visit

ourschool.stpaulkensington.org or contact admissions@stpaulkensington.org.

Special education

“A Guide to Special Education Services in Berlin,” describes how educators identify students with special needs, collaborate with parents and other professionals and provide for their programming needs. The booklet is available at the Board of Education offices and at berlinschools.org.

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WORTHINGTON FIRE DISTRICT

COLLECTOR’S QUARTERLY WATER/SEWER COLLECTION NOTICE

TO THE CUSTOMERS OF THE WORTHINGTON FIRE DISTRICT, BERLIN, CT:

Water/Sewer bills have been mailed to all residents of the Worthington Fire District. All persons liable to pay Water/Sewer Fees in to the Worthington Fire District of the Town of Berlin, CT, are hereby notified that payments for the APRIL 2023 Water/Sewer Billing Cycle are due and payable in full on or before May 1, 2023. SAID CHARGES SHALL BECOME DELINQUENT IF NOT PAID/POSTMARKED ON OR BEFORE MONDAY, MAY 1, 2023.

Interest at the rate of 1.5% per month shall be charged from April 1, 2023 if not paid on or before Monday, May 1, 2023, subject to a minimum interest charge of $2.00.

ANY AND ALL UNPAID BACK CHARGES MUST BE PAID IN FULL BEFORE PAYMENT MAY BE MADE ON THE APRIL 2023 WATER/ SEWER FEES.

FAILURE TO RECEIVE A BILL DOES NOT RELIEVE ONE FROM LIABILITY. Any person who is liable for these charges and who does not receive a bill(s) should contact the Worthington Fire District Office at once, by phone at 860-828-5630.

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Tax Collector Mon – Thurs: 7:30 am – 3:30 pm Worthington Fire District Friday: 7:30 am – 12:30 pm

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For Junk or unwanted vehicles, Toyota’s etc.

Please call Mike @ 203284-8562 8am-5pm.

To apply, candidates must register through the South Central Criminal Justice Administration webpage found under the “Associations” menu at www.policeapp.com by the registration deadline of Wednesday, April 5, 2023. The registration requires a fee of $ 85.00. EOE

Excellent benefit package. Job description & info on how to apply available at www. cheshirect.org A letter of interest, resume and Town application must be submitted by the close of business on Friday April 14, 2023

to Louis A. Zullo, HR Director, 84 South Main Street, Cheshire, CT 06410. Town of Cheshire is an EEOE, M/F/D/V.

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BERLIN - 162 Mooreland Rd., 4/1, 10-3. Everything must go! Couches, BR dressers, beds, end tbls, coffee tbls, patio glass table w/4 chairs, dishes, wrought iron bench, yard tools, etc. Cash only.

“Children are made readers on the laps of their parents.”

- Emilie Buchwald

1, 2, 3 CASH FOR YOUR ANTIQUES & JEWELRY - Call Todd Shamock at 203-494-1695.

ALWAYS BUYING CASH PAIDVintage Electronics, Musical Instruments, Amps, Ham Equipment, HiFi, Radios, CB, Guitars, Audio Equipment, Antiques. 860-707-9350

ANTIQUES - Always buying old; Toys, military, jewelry, art, watches, musical instruments, signs, arcade games, cameras, pre 1970 sports memorabilia, plus more. One item or entire estate contents. Call 860718-5132.

ANTIQUES WANTED -

Comic books, toys, adv. signs, military items, motorcyles, mini bikes, etc. All items considered, appraisal & estate sale services, incl. clean-outs. 40 years exp. Call or text, Gary at 203-237-4124.

BUYING ALL - Costume Jewelry, Old Watches, Gold Jewelry, Silver Jewelry, Gold & Silver Coins, Sterling Flatware, In Any Condition.

Please Call Jude M. Dichele @ (203) 8681816.

BUYING MACHINIST

TOOLBOXES - Tools & tooling, contents of machine shops, home workshops and small lathes. Call anytime 860-985-5760

GRASSY HILL AUC-

TIONS, - 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.

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PREMIER ESTATE JEWELRY - Is interested in buying your fine jewelry, watches, coin collections, silver flatware, and costume jewelry. Call Bill, (203) 4942496.

TIMELESS TREASURES ESTATE AUCTIONSIs looking to purchase estate contents. From single items to entire estates. Clean-out services available. Call Bill (203) 494-2496.

GARY WODATCHDemolition Svs Sheds, pools, decks, garages, debris removal. Quick, courteous svc. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Cell, 860-558-5430

CARPENTRY

Repairs, Decks & Porches, Sheetrock & Taping Water Damage Repairs. Free Est. Ins. MC & Visa. Call Bill (203) 901-2136. CT. Reg. # 0647093

JUNK REMOVAL Hot Tub Removal, Furniture, appliances, entire contents of: homes, sheds, estates, attics, basements, garages & more. *SPRING YARD Clean-ups* FREE ESTIMATES. LIC & INS. DUMPSTER RENTALS 203-535-9817 860-575-8218

JM Lawn Care Comm. & Res. Lawn Mowing, Spring Cleanup, Hedge Trimming, Tree Service, Mulch, any color. 860.796.8168

SPRING SPECIALSWhole House up to 5 rms. $269. 6’ sofa, $109. CarpetCare Solutions, 203.427.5165.

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 for free estimate, 203-213-6528.

PATIOS, WALKWAYS, Stonewalls, Steps, Concrete, Repairs, Etc. Free Ests. #0648556 203.808.6886 arnoldsmasonry.com

WANTED Individual firearms, collections & estates

licensed firearms dealer. Gunsmith, appraisals, Richard Pleines, (860) 663-2214.

TEC ELECTRICAL Service LLC All Phases of Electrical Work. 24 hr. Emergency Service. Small Jobs Welcome. 203.237.2122

Let Us BEAR Your Junk! Junk Removal in CT

ALEX EUROPEAN MASONRY - 30 yrs. exp. Patios, ret. walls, steps, brick, stone, chimneys. Lic#580443. 203-2320257 or 203-596-0652

W. BOOBER MASONRYOver 35 Years Experience All Types of Masonry CT License #626708 (203) 235-4139

Insurance claim.storm damage.roofing.siding. gutter.chimney flashing. Office:203.754.3071

Cell:203.510.3830

Stormshieldct@gmail. com HIC.0664452

#1 CHEAP Sm. Yard Mowing. Spring Clean-Up. Light Hauling. Sr. & Veteran disc. 203.600.3836. Mike’s Helping Hands.

GARY WODATCH

Hedge & tree trimming. Trim overgrown properties. Calls returned. #620397. 860.558.5430

RT RELOCATION

Your moving and storage specialists. Call for a free estimate. 833-668-3978.

Roof Repair or Replacement, Chimney Repair, Skylight Replacement. Free est. CT #0651199 (860) 877-3006

GARY WODATCH - Tree Removal. All calls returned. CT# 620397. Quick courteous service. 860-558-5430.

GUTTERS PLUS 25+yrs. Exp. Call today for Free estimate. 203-440-3535 Ct. Reg. #578887

IF YOU Mention This Ad SPRINGYard Clean-Ups Brush, branches, s torm damage

**JUNK REMOVAL** Appl’s, Furniture, Junk, Debris, etc WE CAN REMOVE ANYTHING

Entire house to 1 item removed!

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OVER 28 YEARS EXP

Stonewalls, patios, sidewalks, chimneys, pool areas, fireplaces, fire pit steps, all types of masonry work. Free est. (860) 274-4893.

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Specializing in tree removal, trimming, chipping & grinding. Call for free estimate. 203-945-1808.

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Learn More About Community College at an Open House

Students planning to enroll in community college this fall should consider attending an upcoming open house to learn more about higher education. Each of the 12 main campuses of Connecticut’s community colleges have time set aside in March and April for prospective students and their families to visit, tour the campus, talk with faculty and staff, and learn more about the academic programs, degrees and certificates available for study.

Connecticut’s 12 community colleges are merging to become Connecticut State Community College on July 1, 2023. Also called CT State, the college will offer students a seamless experience across all locations, in every corner of the state, with coordinated student services and shared curriculum for over 200 degrees and certificates.

Open house attendees can learn more about CT State and the specific offerings of a particular campus. Information about online courses, co-curricular activities (including clubs and organizations) and non-credit career training and workforce development programs will also be available.

One primary advantage of an open house is the opportunity to learn more about the admissions and enrollment process. Enrollment Services staff will be on hand to

answer questions about applying, registering, advising, financial aid and paying for college. Information will also be available about Connecticut’s free community college program, PACT. Transfer advisors can speak with students who may be considering community college as the first step to a bachelor’s degree.

Prospective students are encouraged to visit CTState.edu before attending an open house. Here, they can learn more information about the merger, individual campuses, academic programs, and the college catalog. Students should peruse the catalog to identify programs of interest ahead of time.

A full list of open house locations, dates and times can be found by visiting CTState.edu/open-house.

For those unable to attend an open house, many of the campuses offer individual and group tours; details can be found on their websites. Many academic programs – including those for health careers – hold informational sessions as well, which are excellent deep dives into the prerequisites and expectations of these career paths. And for anyone intending to start college in the fall, it is never too early to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.studentaid.gov.

Los estudiantes que planifican matricularse en la universidad comunitaria este otoño deben asistir al próximo open house (evento abierto al público), para aprender más acerca de la educación superior. Cada uno de los 12 campus de las universidades comunitarias de Connecticut han reservado tiempo en marzo y abril para que los futuros estudiantes y sus familiares visiten, hagan un recorrido de los campus, hablen con los profesores y el personal, y aprendan más acerca de los programas académicos, los títulos y los certificados disponibles para el estudio.

Las 12 universidades comunitarias de Connecticut se unirán y serán Connecticut State Community College el 1 de julio de 2023. También conocida como CT State, la universidad le ofrecerá a los estudiantes la oportunidad de obtener una experiencia impecable a través de todas las localidades, en cada esquina del estado, con servicios coordinados para estudiantes y un plan de estudio compartido, el cual ofrecerá más de 200 títulos y certificados.

Los que asistan al open house, podrán aprender más acerca de CT State y las ofertas académicas específicas en cada campus. También habrá información disponible acerca de los cursos en línea, las actividades co-curriculares (incluyendo los clubes y las organizaciones), las capacitaciones de carreras que no otorgan créditos, y los programas de desarrollo para la fuerza laboral.

Una de las ventajas mayores del Open House es la oportunidad de aprender más acerca del proceso de aceptación y matrícula. El personal de servicios de matrícula estará disponible

para contestar preguntas acerca de las aplicaciones, la registración, la consejería, la asistencia financiera y cómo pagar el costo de la universidad. También habrá información acerca del programa de universidad comunitaria gratuita de Connecticut, PACT. Los consejeros que se especializan en traslados pueden hablar con los estudiantes que están considerando la universidad comunitaria como el primer paso hacia una licenciatura. Aconsejamos que los futuros estudiantes visiten la página de CTState.edu antes de asistir al open house. Aquí, podrán obtener más información acerca de la unión de las universidades comunitarias, los campus individuales, los programas académicos, y el catálogo universitario. Los estudiantes deben examinar el catálogo para identificar los programas que le interesan con anticipación.

Puede conseguir una lista completa de localidades, fechas y horarios para el open house al visitar al CTState. edu/open-house.

Muchos campus ofrecen recorridos individuales y en grupo, para aquellos que no pueden asistir a un open house; los detalles están disponibles en su sitio web. Muchos programas académicos - incluyendo aquellos de carreras en el sector de la salud - también ofrecen sesiones informativas, que son sesiones que profundizan en los requisitos y las expectativas de estas carreras profesionales. Y, para cualquier persona que planifica comenzar la universidad este otoño, nunca es demasiado temprano para completar la Solicitud Gratuita de Ayuda Federal para Estudiantes (FAFSA) en el www.studentaid.gov.

Aprenda Más Acerca de la Universidad Comunitaria en un Evento Abierto al Público