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Volume 24, Number 22
Thursday, June 2, 2022
Sun shines as town honors fallen heroes By Nicole Zappone The Citizen
Berlin’s Memorial Day festivities took place under sunny skies Monday. The day’s events included the traditional parade, a flyover by the Connecticut Air National Guard, and a ceremony beside the recently-un-
veiled Connecticut Gold Star Families Memorial Monument. Veteran Ron Welch (Brigadier General, retired) was the guest speaker. A graduate of East Lyme High School, Welch’s military service spanned 40 years. He See Memorial Day parade, A8
The Town of Berlin marked Memorial Day with a parade and a ceremony next to the Connecticut Gold Star Families Memorial Monument. Nicole Zappone, The Citizen
UPBEAT PICNIC Upbeat held its annual town-wide picnic May 26 at the Berlin Lions Fairgrounds. The popular event featured games, activities, musical performances, and, as usual, free hot dogs. See more photos, page 2. Nicole Zappone, The Citizen
This summer, don’t neglect septic upkeep By Joy VanderLek Special to The Citizen
Getting your home ready for warm weather often comes with a litany of tasks. At the top of the “to do” list might be prepping the lawn mower, or pulling gardening items out of the shed. What’s at the bottom of the list — if it’s there at all? Checking on your septic
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