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Volume 24, Number 29

Thursday, July 21, 2022

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After a somewhat rocky start, due to construction challenges, owner and broker Rob Levine is ready to move forward with the newly renovated HART SargisBreen Real Estate office at 1020 Farmington Ave., Unit D.

House of Heroes Connecticut volunteers spruced up the home of local Army Air Corps veteran Richard Glidden on Saturday, July 16. “Our 93-year-old Berlin veteran could not say thank you enough for the yeoman work we did today clearing his property, landscaping and repairing/upgrading his deteriorating deck,” House of Heroes Connecticut House of Heroes Connecticut, Facebook stated. See Glidden’s story on Page 6.

Local cyclists to ride in Pan-Mass Challenge Press Release

NEEDHAM, Mass. – Kensington residents Rich Crowe and John Ladd are among the 158 Connecticut cyclists to sign on for the 2022 Pan-Mass Challenge,

which takes place Aug. 6 and 7. Altogether, more than 6,000 riders will pedal in this bike-a-thon featuring one- and two-day routes from 25 to 210 miles, with the goal of topping last year’s record-breaking gift

and raising $66 million for cancer research and patient care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

With 16 route options, the event is designed to cater to all levels of cycling and

fundraising ability. Most participate in honor of a family member or friend fighting cancer and more than 800 riders and volunteers are cancer survivors

To mark this chapter in his professional career, Levine celebrated with a grand opening ribbon-cutting on Friday, June 24. HART Sargis-Breen Real Estate has five locations, and Levine owns three, in Berlin, Newington and West Hartford.

“I’m excited to see you all here today, as this has been a long process of getting up and running,” Levine said in welcoming remarks at the ribbon-cutting ceremony. “It’s been a labor of love, to be honest.”

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The town is looking to make our Board of Education partisan. This is one of the worst decisions that could be made.

I have had the opportunity to serve the Berlin community as a member of the Board of Education since 2015. What inspired me to run was that our town has a non-partisan board. I was able to pull my petition, get signatures, talk to parents and voters, and earn my seat. This process creates a level of investment in the role and allows me to make decisions based on what I can wholeheartedly support when questioned by a member of our community.

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Our students do not need politics in their education. They do not need political appointees on a school board attempting to indoctrinate them with political beliefs, agendas and propaganda.

Furthermore, political appointees are not beholden to you, the people. They are beholden to the directives of their political superiors. And appointees know they must follow those directives or risk losing party support in the future.

You will never know who they are taking orders from and you will have no say.

It would be shameful and disgusting to allow our Board of Education to fall into the hands of political parties who only have their respective political agendas in mind and not the well-being of our students.

Please attend the Town Council meeting on Tuesday, July 26 at 7 p.m. to speak in support of keeping our BOE non-partisan.

Peter Zarabozo

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As a voter, I have a party affiliation, but I would not seek endorsement from a town committee to represent the schools. As a board member, it is my responsibility, as outlined in the Connecticut Statute, Chapter 170, Sec. 10-220, to “best serve the interest of the school district.” Political affiliation makes this more complex, more difficult to fulfill.

The decisions the BOE makes impact the children, and parents trust the board to do that. Though some parents are politically active in town, not every parent in our community represents one party or the other. It is not fair to the students of Berlin Public Schools, or their families, to bring politics into education.

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We should not allow the local political committees to have control over our Board of Education. If the board is allowed to become partisan, instead of having candidates who are interested in serving in order to better our school system, we will have political appointees who are only there to push political agendas that are assigned to them from their respective political agents at the state and federal level.

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Our nation is so politically divided. We do not need to bring this into our schools. If there is a demand for candidate information prior to the election, there are many ways the town can share that. Making the board partisan is not a solution.

Please consider voicing your concerns at the Tuesday, July 26 Town Council meeting.

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In Brief Courageous Conversations Berlin-Peck Memorial Library is offering a conversational skills program to help promote connection and understanding in a politically polarized society. On the evening of Thursday, Aug. 11, the library will provide an opportunity for people to practice open, respectful talking and listening in a one-on-one format. Fill out the registration questionnaire at berlinpeck.org to be matched with someone of differing political views and to be assigned a conversation topic and time slot. Conversations will be moderated by Courageous Conversation facilitators.

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The second-grader used

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Presented by Energize Connecticut in partnership with Eversource and United Illuminating, Southern Con-

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Participants choose from a variety of project formats,

Schools Elms College, Chicopee, Mass., named Camden Murphy to its dean’s list for the spring semester.

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The Newington Children’s Theatre Company, the state’s longest-running nonprofit children’s theatre, welcomed Kensington resident Jennifer Wethje to its board of directors. She has been an active NCTC parent volunteer for the past couple of years.

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Man charged with operating remote-controlled car on Rte. 9

By Nicole Zappone The Citizen

BERLIN — A Meriden man was charged Saturday, July 16 after state police said he was operating a remote-controlled car on Route 9.

State Police Troop H in Hartford said they received “multiple reports of a pedestrian operating a remote-controlled car on Route 9 in the New Britain/Berlin area” around 7 a.m. Saturday.

Leonard Norman Kroher, 49, of 136 Broad St., apartment A, was charged with disorderly conduct, negligent use of the highway by a pedestrian and improper parking.

Route 372 west on-ramp to Route 9. An investigation revealed he operated a remote control car on the east and west sides of the highway, police said.

Police found Kroher in a parked vehicle on the

Kroher, according to the arrest documents, has multiple

offenses of the same violations and has reportedly continued to come back to Route 372 to race his remote control car. He was released on $5,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in New Britain Superior Court Aug. 18.

In Brief GOP BBQ The Berlin Republican Town Committee will host a Meet and Greet BBQ Friday, Aug. 19, 5 to 8 p.m., at American Legion Hall, 154 Porters Pass. The GOP-endorsed candidates attending will be Donna Veach (State Rep. – District 30), Lou Arata (State Rep. – District 83), Tremell

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Brothers’ military service inspired local man to enlist Born in Southington and raised in New Britain, Richard enlisted in the thenArmy Air Corps in 1946, inspired by five older brothers It was House of Heroes’ priv- who served in World War II. ilege to honor U.S. Army Air Richard served as a Military Corps veteran Richard Glid- Policeman with the 49th Air den, of Berlin, on Saturday, Police Squadron in Honshu, July 16.

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Army Air Corps veteran Richard Glidden, 93, is pictured with Berlin Mayor Mark Kaczynski and state Rep. Donna Veach.

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“He wants to be remembered for his service. He loved serving his nation,” says Galgano.

On behalf of House of Heroes, our Project Partner Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company and its Hispanic Organization for Leadership and Awareness (HOLA) Connecticut Chapter; and our Berlin Lions Club and Kensington-Berlin Rotary Club volunteers, thank you, Richard, for your service to our country.

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Since its founding in 2012, the Connecticut chapter of House of Heroes has served more than 160 veterans in 54 communities and seven additional states. House of Heroes is part of a national organization founded in Columbus, Georgia, that has served more than 1,000 veterans nationwide.

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City officials, YMCA settle suit over tax exempt status

By Michael Gagne Record-Journal staff

MERIDEN — An agreement to settle a lawsuit filed against the city by one of its largest nonprofit organizations will nullify the balances of several recently issued property tax bills.

tax assessments over the past two years. Two of the suits are ongoing, while the fourth has been settled.

The records show one of the tax bills issued for fiscal 2021 was a $20,342.64 bill for the Y’s Mountain Mist Day

Less than a week after attorneys for the YMCA filed suit, a legal document showing a stipulated judgment was filed.

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However, the complaint itself does not appear to have been formally disposed of, according to state judicial records. Online city property tax records also do not yet appear to have been updated to reflect the agreement.

Records show the balance of property tax bills issued by the city to the Y, which were The YMCA was among a directly referenced in the orgroup of at least four nonganization’s legal complaint, profit organizations that filed totaled more than $130,000. legal complaints challenging

The Meriden-New BritainBerlin YMCA last month filed a complaint against the city, alleging the tax assessor’s office improperly and illegally assessed taxes on more than a dozen properties owned by the organization that had been previously considered tax exempt.

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Obituaries Edward T. Rubinowicz BERLIN- Edward T. Rubinowicz “Eddie Ruby”, 57, of Berlin, passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at John Dempsey Hospital following a sudden illness, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in New Britain, he resided there most of his life, moving to Berlin last year. He attended New Britain schools and was a graduate of EC Goodwin Technical School.

Eddie was a dedicated employee at Anthology of Farmington Assisted Living, where he described having found his purpose serving the residents, he considered family and working with special coworkers.

He always went above and beyond and spoke of them lovingly and so often his family and friends knew them by name. He was previously employed at Bel-Air Manor, Russo Brothers and TilconTomasso.

He was a member of the Spartans Veterans Athletic Club where he enjoyed playing pool and catching up with friends. He was a former member of the New Britain Elks Lodge 957 and the Oaks Club. An avid golfer, he was a member of the Friday Golf League at Stanley Golf Course for several years with lifelong friends Joey Calvo and Andy Dziedzic. He looked forward to golf season each year with this group of close family-friends, as well as getting together watching UFC and other sporting events. Joey’s wife Tracey and their son

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Several of the properties listed in the complaint as having been levied property taxes were classified by the city as commercial properties, according to city property

Michael, Andy’s wife Irene and their son Andrew, Jr., were also very special to him. Eddie treasured his friendship with Mike Fazio, knowing they could always depend on one another for anything they needed. A sports fanatic, he was a big fan and enjoyed cheering on the Boston Red Sox and Dallas Cowboys. He was the “life of the party” always creating laughter and good times.

He is survived by his loving mother, Marianne (Faulkner) Rubinowicz of Southington; a brother, Philip J. Rubinowicz and his wife Melissa of Bristol; two sisters, Roseanne Silvia of New Britain and Marylou Rubinowicz of Southington; an aunt, Alyce Ann Rubinowicz and her partner Kathy of Indianapolis, IN; his nieces and nephews whom he adored, Rachel Silvia and her fiancé, Mike Fazio, Joey Silvia, Robbie Silvia, Scott Silvia and his wife Ali, Anthony Christiano, Lindsay Porter, Stephanie Brown and her husband Tyler. He cherished the records. They include at least four facilities currently used as day care centers, according to records. The centers include the YMCA’s facilities on Swain Avenue, Crown Street and Johnson Avenue.

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time spent with Jacob Clark and long-time friend Tony Scierka. Eddie was predeceased by his father, Louis E. Rubinowicz, his great aunts Bertha Greico and Helen Eissrig whom he doted over, his childhood friend and brother-in-law Rob Silvia and his beloved Pit Bull, Biggie. He most enjoyed time with his family, friends and pets that gravitated toward him and he cherished annual family vacations at the CT shore. He appreciated and enjoyed his time with his little sister MaryLou, who he could always count on for a good laugh.

From childhood he and his sister Roseanne shared a special bond, celebrating the highs and supporting each other through the challenges of life. Eddie’s legacy as a kind, forgiving, generous and fun-loving Son, Brother, Uncle and Friend will live on through those who loved him.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, July 29, 2022 at 11:30 AM at St. Paul Church, Kensington.

Burial will be at the convenience of family.

Calling hours are Thursday July 28, 2022 from 4-6 PM at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home of Berlin/ Porter’s, 111 Chamberlain Hwy., Kensington.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the CT Humane Society at cthumane.org or an animal rescue organization of the donor’s choice. Please share a memory of Eddie with the family in the online guest book at www. ericksonhansenberlin. com

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tax bills, show that attorneys representing the Y and the city have signed a stipulated judgment formally declaring the properties as tax exempt.

expenses to city officials in order to maintain its properties’ tax exempt status.

According to the stipulated judgment, the YMCA is required to provide information related to income and

BERLINClifford H. Hamilton, 89, of Berlin, passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at Apple Rehab in Cromwell. He as the widow of Judith (Heslin) Hamilton.

Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Clifford M. Hamilton and Agnes (Trehy) Hamilton.

Cliff was a lifelong Berlin resident and was a U.S Air Force Veteran of the Korean War. Cliff began his career working with his father at C.M. Hamilton Construction.

He later worked as a sales engineer for Tilcon-Tomasso.

He concluded his career working for the Town of West Hartford.

Cliff was a long time member of the Berlin Lions Club, and served as the Memorial Pool President, Berlin Fair President, and Berlin Lions Club President. As a member of the Berlin Lions Club, Cliff was honored to be the recipient of the Melvin Jones Award and the Knight of the Blind Award. He was a former member of the Knights of Columbus.

Surviving are a son, Clifford M. Hamilton and his wife Kim of East

Berlin; a daughter, Laura True and her husband Rhett of West Hartford; five grandchildren, Ava True, Carmen True, Amanda Merkt, Kyle Hamilton, and Morgan Hamilton; and a great-grandson, Henry Merkt.

Private funeral services were held at EricksonHansen Funeral Home of Berlin.

Burial, with military honors, was in Maple Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made the Berlin Lions Charities, P.O. Box 23, Kensington, CT 06037. Please share a memory of Cliff with the family in the online guest book @ www. ericksonhansenberlin.com

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John Benigni, chief executive officer of the Meriden Y, offered limited comment regarding the lawsuit or the stipulated judgment. “It’s in the hands of our attorney,” Benigni said, adding, “I

think things are moving in the right direction.”

Attempts to reach that attorney, David S. Hardy, of the New Haven-based law firm Carmody, Torrance, Sandak & Hennessey LLP, by phone and email were not successful.

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City Manager Timothy Coon, who spoke on behalf of tax assessor Melinda Fonda, said the issue stems from the city’s state statutory obligations to verify that properties owned by nonprofit groups are being used for purposes that qualify the properties for tax exempt status.

“Charitable organizations have to prove to a municipality their property is eligible under whatever category

that they are under — whether charitable, educational, historical, etc. — all of them have to prove to a municipality that whatever property they’ve assessed fits the tax exempt status,” Coon said.

He said that the YMCA, for a number of its properties, did not initially provide enough documentation for city officials to determine their tax exempt statuses.

“We were trying to get that information,” Coon said.

After that information was provided, both sides were

able to reach an agreement to establish that those properties “are indeed tax exempt,” Coon said.

the YMCA, but he had not been directly involved in any formal discussions or negotiations on the matter.

He said organizations have federal or state tax exempt status, but that does not mean properties owned by those organizations have an “automatic exemption.”

Scarpati said his position regarding the assessment of properties owned by nonprofit groups that serve the city has not changed.

“There has to be evidence that the city has to have on file that this property is being utilized for what your charter says,” Coon said.

“Whether it’s the Y, Women and Families or the Kuhn Foundation, we should not

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ALWAYS BUYING CASH PAID Vintage Electronics, Musical Instruments, Amps, Ham Equipment, HiFi, Radios, CB, Guitars, Audio Equipment, Antiques.

860-707-9350

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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.

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DEPARTMENT - Has found the following FOR SALE. Catering to MACHINIST items. Please contact small deliveries. Call Bob BUYING TOOLBOXES - Tools (203) 415-0723 the Officer listed if you & tooling, contents of or someone you know machine shops, home has lost the item. You Wood Fuel Heating workshops and small will need to answer Equipment lathes. Call anytime some questions to 860-985-5760 claim your property.

TREE LENGTH An LG Stylo 5 in the LinCOSTUME JEWELRY FIREWOOD coln Street area near WANTED - Old, New, Farmington Avenue. CALL FOR DETAILS Napier, Etc. “I Pay Top Please contact Officer 203-238-2149 Cash For Your GrandO’Connor at 860-828ma’s Costume Jewelry 7080 Ext. 6115.

Stash” I’ll come to you, An Alcatel Joy Tab on the Wanted To Buy 203-443-9602 Julie.

Chamberlain Highway.

ALL COLPlease call Officer Ken- 1,2,3 Items or an Estate SEEKING LECTIBLES - Comic ney at 860-828-7080 $$$ CASH $$$ books to motor bikes.

Ext. 6117.

Todd Shamock All items considered.

A plastic gun magazine at Estate Sale Service Call Gary at 203-237the Picture Show Movie 4124. Top dollar paid Theatre. Please call OfCostume Jewelry, will beat any price! ficer Doski at 860-828Antiques, Dolls, Toys, 7080 Ext. 6145 Paintings,Meriden Items 203-494-1695

reclining couch and loveseat in good condition, asking $500 OBO, call 203-376-7772.

Old Machinist Tools, Lathes, BenchTools, Hand Tools & more.

(203) 525-0608.

WANTED Individual firearms, collections & estates including military & related items.Federally licensed firearms dealer.

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

The Berlin Citizen | theberlincitizen.com Wanted To Buy GRASSY HILL AUCTIONS, - an Estate Sale, Liquidation, Attic & Basement Cleanout Company is Always Buying and providing services all over Connecticut. These are just a FEW of the things we are looking for: Antiques, Collectibles, Old/ Vintage Toys, Musical Instruments (Saxophones, Trumpets, Violins, Flutes, Clarinets, Trombone & SO MUCH MORE) Advertising Items, Wristwatches (Broken or Not), Pocket Watches, Tools (Machinist, Woodworking, & MORE) Doorstops, Clocks, Oil Paintings, Old Signs, Old Photographs, Old Postcards, Brewery Items, Hunting & Fishing, PEZ Dispensers, Costume Jewelry, Broken Jewelry, Gold & Silver Jewelry, Gold & Silver Coins, Military Items, Swords & Bayonets, Helmets & Patches, Medals & Uniforms, Pocket Knives, Lighters & Pipes, Fountain Pens, Mechanical Pencils, Fraternal Order Items, Religious Items, Industrial Items, Winchester Items, Sikorsky Items, Pratt & Whitney Items, Colt Items, Native American Items, Vintage Electronics, Slot Cars, Toy Trucks, Matchbox & Hotwheels, Barbie’s, Folk Art, Statues, Bronzes, Trains, Cameras, Mid Century Modern Furniture, Straight Razors, Shaving Items, Political Items, Comic Books, Sports Cards & Autographs…& THE LIST GOES ON! So please give us a call at your earliest convenience.

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Thursday, July 21, 2022

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Call Bill (203) 901-2136.

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Senior citizen discount Insured. Free est.

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If they’re dirty! For gutter FREE ESTIMATES cleaning, Call Kevin Sr. Citizen Discount (203) 440-3279 Fully ins.

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Call Ed, we will take it to the dump for you!

RECYCLE YOUR OLD NEWSPAPERS Please & Thank you.

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Handyperson

FEATHERBED LLC Handyman property maintenance and service. A to Z. Call Frank, (203) 627-7182.

Roofing

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203-265-5200 HIC#0631937

Landscaping

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Cell, 860-558-5430

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Rodrigo, (203) 565-7745.

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Insurance claim.storm damage.roofing.siding. gutter.chimney flashing.

Office:203.754.3071 Cell:203.510.3830 Stormshieldct@gmail. com HIC.0664452

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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.

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Thursday, July 21, 2022

ROOF AND DECK REPLACEMENT 10% OFF

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32 Chamberlain Hwy, Kensington, CT 860.829.9090

Welcome to On The Menu.

Let us help you find the perfect place to eat.

Whether it’s a celebration, date night, or just grabbing a bite to eat, this list of local restaurants is sure to satisfy your taste buds.

Find great local eats - MenusCT.com Adelphia Café 476 Washington Avenue North Haven, CT 06473 203-535-0149 Family owned/operated. Former proprietors of the Neptune Diner in Wallingford. Extensive menu for all tastes. Breakfasts, luncheons and special dinners. All baking on premises.

Colony Diner

611 N Colony Road Wallingford, CT 06492 (203) 269-9507 colonydiner.com Wallingford’s place to go for oldfashioned breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Proudly serving up delicious and hearty meals daily. Voted Best Diner 4 years running by Record Journal. Open seven days. Breakfast served all day.

Athena II Diner

320 Washington Ave, North Haven, CT 06473 203.239.0663 www.athena2diner.com Open 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

Serving breakfast, lunch, & dinner.

Accept Q Cards. Serving North Haven for 30 years. Daily specials and full liquor available.

Duchess of Wallingford 124 Church St. Wallingford, CT 06492 (203) 265-9431 www.facebook.com/pages/ Duchess -of-Wallingford/119682821380599 Celebrating Over 25 Years in Wallingford!

Our Success comes from dedication to quality,freshness & variety! Breakfast cooked to order. Open 7 days for breakfast lunch & dinner.

SERVICE DIRECTORY CT Lic. # 180640

“Quality Service You Can Count On”

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Home of High Quality & Low Prices!

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Kensington Dry Cleaners 314 New Britain Road• Kensington

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