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Grandson honors grandmother Contractor shop, with 98th birthday jazz concert Lions plans get PZC approval

NEWINGTON – The Dixieland jazz that filled the halls and courtyard at Jefferson House on June 13 was delivered with love in celebration of a resident’s 98th birthday. This wasn’t just a musical performance for Berlin musicians Matt and Atla DeChamplain; it was a demonstration of love and musical traditions deeply rooted in their family.

As the ensemble performed in the courtyard, Matt’s grandmother Florence Deschamplain listened from the other side of the window while staff and residents could also hear the music via live stream throughout the community. Mrs. Deschamplain, who moved to Jefferson House at 1 John H. Stewart Drive in 2016, was serenaded by Matt on piano, Atla on vocals and an ensemble with music from the era she was born including “Three O’Clock in the Morning” and “I’m Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter” capped off with “Happy Birthday to You.”

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The Planning & Zoning Commission voted to approve two requests at its June 4 meeting. A jazz ensemble led by Matt and Atla DeChamplain, second and first from right, performs “When the Saints Go Marching In” for Matt’s grandmother, Florence Deschamplain, in celebration of her 98th birthday. Photo courtesy of Jefferson House

relationship with Jefferson House began more than 20 years ago when he was in sixth grade. He was just learning how to play piano by ear and would perform during the Saturday lunch hour which allowed him a chance to hone his skills in a “safe” environment. Now he is delighted that he can continue building memories there with his “Nana.” “Our family is very musical so naturally when we visited her at Jefferson House, we would go to the piano and play and sing,” he said.

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Florence Deschamplain visits with her grandson Matt DeChamplain and great-grandson Tatum. Photo courtesy of the DeChamplains

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An application submitted by local business Superior Heating and Cooling was in regards to operating a contractor’s shop at 600 Four Rod Road. Company president Richard Solek said the business did not seek to modify the building or site in any way and that only two people would work on the premises during a “regular day of business.” Maximum daily traffic, with deliveries to the shop accounted for, is estimated at 15 vehicles per day.

ber of years investing in the town,” he said. “A local company is going to be reinvesting in the building, the community, hiring people. So I’m very happy this is here tonight.” The commission also saw a request from the Berlin Lions Club seeking approval for its revised 2020 event schedule. This included canceling food truck events for the year and approving an application for a private Sysco employee picnic without a specific event date.

The picnic, to be held on the Berlin Lions Fairgrounds, was initially proposed for Saturday, July 11. However, current COVID-19 social distancing orders do not allow for Economic Development gatherings as large as the Director Chris Edge voiced Sysco picnic requires, his support of the applica- leaving organizers with tion citing valuable reintentative plans as they vestment opportunities in- wait for new guidelines to the town. from state officials that may broaden what is al“This is a local family, a lowed. local company, that has been in Berlin for a num-

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Locals in College Curry College, Milton, Mass., named Natalie Couceiro to its dean’s list for the spring semester.

Union College, Schenectady, N.Y., awarded Sean Sullivan a bachelor’s degree in political science.

Emerson College, Boston, Mass., named Michelle Gaseau to its dean’s list for the spring semester.

University of New Haven, West Haven, awarded Alexa Bosse a bachelor’s degree in psychology; Sarah Ciscar a bachelor’s degree in health sciences; Danny Desroches a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice; Samantha Fasciano a bachelor’s degree in forensic science;

Lasell University, Newton, Mass., awarded Allison Brown a bachelor’s degree in marketing (summa cum laude) and Alexis Cabral a bachelor’s degree in fashion and retail merchandising (magna cum laude).

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Gentlemen, start your engines. The Lower Lane Speedway is open. Since late April, I lay in my bed and listen to cars racing by like I'm sleeping on I-84. There is an ongoing problem with speeders on Lower Lane, usually starting around 9:30 to 10 p.m. on the weekend.

I can hear drivers leave the stop sign at the Hudson Street intersection, coming out of there like they're coming out of the hole at Indy. By the time they pass my house they have to be doing 60 milesper-hour or better.

Please don't race in a residential neighborhood where there are walkers, children, pets, and other animals. Just There is the occasional nitwit because there is a double yelwho will fly down Lower Lane low line on the road doesn't during the day when children mean that 60-80-mph is a are outside, which prompts safe speed. Something memy neighbor to scream “slow chanical can happen to your down!” She has two young car in the blink of an eye and children. you could kill somebody. A few weeks ago my daughter saw four cars racing down Lower Lane using both lanes.

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“Tonight we gather as one. We are a united community that believes in this college, believes in our mission to put students in the center of everything we do, and believes in each and every member of the Class of 2020,” Minkler said in his remarks.

Middlesex Dean of Academic and Students Affairs Sharale Mathis introduced the class valedictorian, Abigail Brooke Ingalls, a veterinary technology major from Ledyard. Ingalls has worked at a veterinary clinic in Mystic and taught piano while in school. Her volunteer work includes building cat shelters and feeding stations.

Theta Kappa Honor Society, was selected to be on the All-Connecticut Academic Team and is Connecticut’s only recipient of the New Century Workforce Pathway Scholarship. As faculty members, academic program coordinators announced the names of every graduate. An audience of nearly 500 devices watched the event live. The college hopes to conduct an in-person commencement at a later date.

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Alzheimer’s walk The Alzheimer’s Association Central Connecticut Walk to End Alzheimer’s will take place Sept.13 at Lake Compounce in Bristol.For details, visit act.alz.org/.

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Municipal Update Town Hall: Town Hall opened to the public May 26, by appointment only. We encourage everyone to conduct business with Town Hall by phone, mail or email. However, if the nature of your business requires you to visit Town Hall in person, contact the appropriate department to schedule an appointment.

Public Works 860-828-7022

Please note that a face mask or face covering is required to enter all town buildings.

Animal Control: Berlin Animal Control remains closed to the public for viewing animals up for adoption. However, the staff is working to handle all emergency calls and follow-ups. If you have any inquiries, please contact the Animal Control office at 860-828-7055.

Town Hall directory: Assessor’s Office 860-8287039 Building Department 860828-7012 Economic Development 860-828-7005 Finance Department 860828-7041 Fire Marshal 860-828-7053 Human Resources 860-8287115

Registrar of Voters 860-8287020 Revenue Collections 860828-7107 Social and Youth Services 860-828-7059

Berlin-Peck Memorial Library: Curbside pickup began June 1. You may visit berlinpeck.org or call 860828-7125 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday to place a hold and patrons will be notified once

items are available. The book drop is open Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Senior Center: The Senior Center will remain closed to the public until further no-

tice. The Senior Center will remain committed as always to be a support and resource to our senior community. If you or anyone you know needs assistance, contact the center at 860-828-7006. -- Press Release

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Community Center: The Berlin Community Center remains closed to the public. The Parks and Recreation Department is fully staffed and open to the public, by appointment only. Call 860828-7009 for inquiries.

Parks and Recreation: Visit IT Department 860-828-7015 the town website under the Parks and Recreation DePlanning and Zoning 860partment page, as well as the 828-7060 town Facebook page.

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Heartwarming event Editor : I want to thank all of our community members that celebrated the Berlin High School Class of 2020 during our car parade on Sunday, June 21. It was heartwarming to see our students drive through town and come through the high school in their caps and gowns with big smiles on their faces.

Special thanks to the Berlin Police Department, particularly Officer Tom Bobok. Without their careful planning and support and Officer Bobok’s leadership, this event would not have been possible. It was a wonderful collaborative event which fills me with great pride for Berlin High School. Thank you, again! It was certainly a celebration that the Class of 2020 will remember for years to come. Eileen H. Eustis, Berlin High School principal

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Thank you to all the community members that took time out on Father’s Day to line the streets and school parking lots. It meant so much to us as a school community, the families of our seniors and the students themselves.

It has been a difficult year for our senior students, but seeing our district staff, families and community members come together to cheer them on clearly meant so much to them. It was an amazing demonstration of support on the part of the entire community!

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Fingerprinting: The police department resumed fingerprint services on June 2. Appointments can be made for Tuesdays and Thursdays between 1 and 3 p.m. To schedule an appointment, visit berlinpd.org and click on the “Support Services” link.

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Prior to entering police headquarters COVID-19 screening questions will be

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will make every effort to fulfill them without the need for anyone to come to the police department. Department access: The department request that members of the public only use the police department lobby if you are in need of immediate emergency protection or assistance. For all other routine matters, please contact the police department by phone at 860-8287080. As always, for any emergency situation, immediately dial 911 for assistance.

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Those visits stopped during the pandemic. “So especially in the light of her birthday, I wanted to do something special for her and hoped this would bring her and other residents joy.” Mrs. Deschamplain is a native of Rhode Island where she met her husband Norman at Kaiser Shipyard in Providence. In 1955, they moved to Hartford and later, Farmington, where they raised their two children, Norma and Raymond. She worked at Aetna insurance as a keypunch operator and then Pratt & Whitney/ Chandler Evans when she entered the new field of IBM computers. Music was always the life blood of the family, first, thanks to Norman who was a singer as well as a welder and contractor, and later through Raymond who forged his own musical career. The couple, who was married 60 years, also lived in Wethersfield and Florida. Matt holds dear many special childhood memories of his grandparents such as eating fresh raspberries out of the garden, pancake breakfasts and Christmas mornings listening and singing to a player piano, which is one of his passions. It was music that actually brought Matt and Atla together when they met in their high school years at the Greater Hartford Academy of Performing Arts. Matt is well-known in the jazz field having performed at the Monterrey Jazz Festival, New York’s JVC Jazz Festival and many other venues. He has toured extensively, performed with other ensembles, and can be heard on many recordings including “Pause,” a collaboration with his wife. He is on the faculty of The Hartt School (of music) at the University of Hartford and has held multiple other academic positions. See Birthday, A12

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Officials urge more testing as businesses reopen By Susan Haigh Associated Press

HARTFORD — State officials urged Connecticut residents Thursday, June 18 to get tested for COVID-19 as more businesses reopen and people return to work, noting there’s greater availability of tests and they’re free. Plainville state Rep. William Petit, a retired endocrinologist, said he believes there’s currently “less motivation” for people living in Connecticut to get tested, given the state’s declining numbers of infections, deaths and hospitalizations. But he said residents should still be wary about the novel coronavirus.

“Those are statistics but one death to the people involved, that’s a tragedy,” said the Republican, during a news conference with Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont and Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz at the Community Health Center of New Britain. Petit also advised that residents continue to wear masks, avoid tightly confined areas with little air flow, practice social distancing and frequently wash their hands.

16 only 80 were positive. That represented a 1.2% positivity rate. Nearly 366,000 tests have been performed in the state. People can call 2-1-1 or visit the state’s testing locator to find available sites. For most people, the virus causes mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or lead to death.

Wednesday, June 17 test results represented the lowest Return-to-work percentage of positive COVID-19 tests in Connecti- benefit cut since the pandemic beLamont said last week he’s gan. Out of the 6,430 tests reported since Tuesday, June willing to consider a propos-

WORTHINGTON FIRE DISTRICT TAX COLLECTOR’S NOTICE TO THE TAXPAYERS OF THE WORTHINGTON FIRE DISTRICT, BERLIN, CT: All persons liable to pay taxes on Real Estate and Personal Property in and to the Worthington Fire District of the Town of Berlin, CT, are hereby notified that taxes on the Grand List of October 1, 2019 are due and payable in full by July 1, 2020. SAID TAXES SHALL BECOME DELINQUENT IF NOT PAID ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 3, 2020. Per the Governor’s Executive Order 7S-6, interest at the rate of .25% per month shall be charged from July 1, 2020 on all taxes not paid on or before August 3, 2020. This low interest rate will be in effect through October 1, 2020. Any and all unpaid Back Taxes, Interest and Other Charges must be paid in full before payment may be made on the 2019 Grand List Taxes. Any person who is liable for these taxes and who does not receive a bill or bills should contact the Worthington Fire District Tax Collector’s Office at once, by phone at 860-828-5630, or in person at 1400 Berlin Turnpike, as failure to receive a bill does not relieve one from liability.

al to pay workers a $450 stipend to return to work, an idea supported by President Donald Trump’s top economic advisor and some congressional Republicans. “I’m doing everything I can to encourage people to get back to work and make sure that they can do it safely,” he said. “If they can’t do it safely and they don’t feel like they can do it safely, they’ll be reluctant to go back.”

New statistics released Thursday, June 18 by the Department of Labor show the state gained 25,800 net jobs in May, after losing 269,200 jobs in April due to the pandemic. Andy Condon, director of the agency’s Office of Research, called the latest figures “the beginnings of a recovery” of those historic losses from April. See Testing, A11

Area 4th of July fireworks canceled By Michael Gagne Record-Journal staff

In Cheshire, a decades-long tradition of launching fireworks from the Kurtz Farms Fourth of July celebrations in property on Peck Lane to communities across the commemorate IndepenMeriden area will come with dence Day has temporarily considerably less fanfare halted. than in years past. Wallingford too will not hold That’s because public health its annual celebration, said advisories related to the Mayor William W. Dickinson COVID-19 pandemic have Jr., due to virus concerns. prompted municipalities to “At this point, with COVID forego firework displays. and all of the executive orSo that means no fireworks ders regarding public gathwill be launched from Huberings, there’s no plans for bard Park in Meriden, an an- fireworks,” Dickinson said. nual event city officials have Officials say there have been said typically attracts between 1,500 to 2,000 spectators. See Fireworks, A11

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erybody we can to get back to work,” Lamont said, when asked about residents who From A10 say they can’t make ends meet without the $600 Lamont reiterated on June weekly payments, which are 18 he would prefer the fedcurrently slated to expire Jueral government provide the ly 31. “You’ve got another state with grant money to month and now’s the time help replenish Connecticut’s to plan for that day that you unemployment compensaget back to work, now that tion fund rather than extend all the stores and businesses the extra $600 a week Federare pretty much open.” al Pandemic Unemployment Compensation benefit. His Condon said said the state’s position is contrary to that leisure and hospitality, retail taken by the state’s alltrade, and education and Democratic congressional health services still remain delegation, which supported the hardest hit industries the HEROES Act, which from the pandemic. would extend the payments “The process of recovery until January 2021. may quicken as Connecticut “We’ve got the state unemimplements its phased reployment compensation. sponse to the slowing We’ve opened up 95% of our spread of the virus,” he said. economy. We’re urging ev-

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increased reports of residents shooting off illegal fireworks in various places, including Meriden and Wallingford. Meriden Mayor Kevin Scarpati said he and other elected officials have personally received numerous

“I’m not sure the reason why. Maybe it’s because people are home ...” Scarpati said. “But I do know I have been receiving more complaints for illegal fireworks than I have in years past.” See Fireworks, A12

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“It seems to have started earlier this year than it normally does,” Bradley said. “We have been responding to more than usual.”

The city’s police department is stepping up enforcement, Bradley said evening and Scarpati said. overnight patrol units have received instructions “to try Wallingford Police Lt. Cheryl to get out there proactively Bradley said police have and find where these are been getting complaints originating from, and take from residents reporting ilsome form of enforcement legal fireworks on an almost on this activity.” nightly basis.

Bradley warned of the risks, including fires, posed by pyrotechnics. She also advised residents who might be tempted to launch illegal fireworks to be conscientious of their neighbors, including children, senior citizens and pets, who might be frightened by the loud bursts. “It affects kids differently, older people, animals. We would ask that they take that into consideration,” Bradley said. Large scale fireworks displays may come back in 2021. “For now, we’re worried

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about keeping ourselves safe, our kids safe and that means not going out and buying our own illegal fireworks just so we can have a few minutes of joy,” Bradley said.

posed by COVID-19. Earl Kurtz III, reached Thursday afternoon, June 18 said, “Nobody was happy about it [the decision to cancel]. But we understand the way things are right now. We didn’t want to put anyone’s health at risk.”

In Cheshire, the Kurtz family’s self-funded fireworks display has essentially served as the town’s annual Fourth of July celebration throughout a run that’s been ongoing for decades.

Elsewhere, Lake Compounce in Bristol has also canceled its annual Fourth of July display.

The family announced recently that they will not be putting on the show, due to uncertainty around large public gatherings and other public health concerns

Middletown's annual fireworks, originally scheduled for June 27, has been postponed. Officials are hoping to reschedule the event in the coming months.

mance they were accompanied by the ensemble Tom Boates (trombone), Noel Koletsky (clarinet), Lou Bocciarelli (bass) and Tom Palinko (drums). Ten family members, including two greatgrandchildren, gathered in the courtyard for the concert, each taking the time to offer their loved one happy birthday.

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American Medical Schools train thousands of doctors every year how to practice with pharmaceuticals and surgery. Further, the doctors are then specialized in things like eyes, ears, joints, heart, etc., so they can refer you to those types of specialist for specific recommendations of pharmaceuticals for that area of the body. The information that comes from these doctors is obviously one-sided compared to the alternatively trained practitioners who graduate into medical practices by the hundreds each year.

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When a patient is reluctant to take a pharmaceutical, the doctor has the option of referring to a naturopathic doctor. The naturopathic doctor will recommend alternative therapies and life style changes to see if the problem can be corrected without the pharmaceutical. Many can be corrected. If it can, then the problem is solved. If it doesn’t correct the problem then the patient returns to the medical doctor and the pharmaceutical

is the answer. Every doctor should have a naturopathic doctor on their team of specialists. There is always a patient who can’t or won’t take a recommended treatment that consists of pharmaceuticals.

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DMV offices begin reopening By Susan Haigh and Dave Collins Associated Press

The Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles on Tuesday partially reopened four of its branches to begin offering in-person licensing and new vehicle

registration services by appointment only, the latest in a series of steps toward resuming operations at one of the state’s busiest agencies.

log of approximately 1,000 road tests that developed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. They’ve now been rescheduled through June 30.

Road testing also resumed Tuesday, in partnership with private driving schools, to reduce a back-

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

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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.

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All persons liable to pay taxes on 1st Installment Real Estate, and all Personal Property and Motor Vehicles in and to the Town of Berlin, Connecticut, are hereby notified that taxes on CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT the Grand List of October 1, 2019, are due July 1, 2020 and payable in full by August 3, (860) 828-7039 2020. 1st Installment Real Estate and all Personal Property and Motor Vehicle taxes beApplications are available at the Berlin Ascome delinquent if not paid on or before August 3, 2020. sessor’s Office starting July 1 for a tax ex REMINDER: Real Estate tax bills over $100 are split into two installments due July 1, emption on one motor vehicle registered in the State of Connecticut for eligible active and January 1. duty service members of the armed forces. Per Governor’s Executive Order 7S Section 6, the Town Council unanimously voted to ONE MUST SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE ASSESSOR’S OFFICE adopt the Low Interest Rate Program on delinquent property tax bills: BY CALLING (860) 828-7039. The exemp Interest is normally charged at the rate of 1.5% per month, 18% per year from the due tion is applicable to July 1, 2020 motor date of the tax. This program allows for a lower rate of interest: 0.25% per month, or 3% vehicle tax bills if filed with the Assesper year, from the due date of the tax, for a period of three months only. This plan covers sor’s Office on or before December 31, installments that come due up through and including July 1, 2020. For the July 1, 2020 2020. installment, the last day to pay is still August 3, 2020 but if the taxpayer pays on August 4 Effective July 1, 2008, Section 3 of Public or later, they will not be paying 1.5% per month interest, but rather only 0.25% per month Act 08-121 expands exemption eligibility interest. On August 4, 2020 the interest charged would not be 3%, but rather 0.25 x 2 under Connecticut General Statute 12-81 months or 0.5%. This plan will remain in force only for three months from the due date of (53) and makes available the full exemption of one motor vehicle registered in ConnectiJuly 1; it would end on October 2, 2020. cut to active duty service members of the Any and all unpaid back taxes, interest and other charges must be paid in full before pay- armed forces regardless of the location of the motor vehicle. Armed forces is defined ment may be made on the 2019 Grand List taxes. as “the United States Army, Navy, Marine Any person liable for these taxes, who does not receive their bill or bill(s), should contact Corps, Coast Guard and Air Force and any the Revenue Collector’s Office at once, by phone at 860-828-7023 or in person at 240 reserve component thereof, including the Kensington Road, Room 108. Per Sec. 12-130 of the Connecticut General Statutes, failure Connecticut National Guard performing duty as provided in Title 32 of the United to receive a bill does not relieve one from the liability for payment. States Code.” The exemption is applicable to an owned, leased to or held in trust for an active duty Office: Revenue Collector Mail payments to: Town of Berlin service member of the armed forces wheth Room 108 PO Box 15041 er the motor vehicle is garaged inside or Berlin Town Hall Hartford, CT 06115-0410 outside the state. 240 Kensington Road Berlin, CT 06037 Proof: Copy of military ID or orders Office Hours: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Must file annually R230881 Thursdays 8:30 am – 7:00 pm Fridays 8:30 am – 1:00 pm Lawn and Garden Wanted To Rent Deborah Swan, CCMC 72 YEAR OLD FEMALE Revenue Collector Clean, quiet, exc. credTown of Berlin it, seeking 1 BR or sm. 2 BR apt., W/D hkp, R230565 Southington area only 860.479.9214.

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