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Thursday, September 9, 2021
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Communities across Connecticut have plans to honor the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001. Twenty years ago, two hijacked planes were flown into the twin towers at the World Trade Center in New York City, another crashed in a field in Pennsylvania — Flight 93 — and a fourth slammed into the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. More than 3,000 people were killed in the attacks, which resulted in the United States going to war in both Iraq and Afghanistan. The public is invited to join the Berlin Fire Department as members gather to observe the 20th anniversary of 9/11 Saturday, Sept. 11 at 8 a.m. The fire department is located at 1657 Berlin Turnpike.
The state was deluged with heavy rains and flooding Sept. 1 and 2, the remnants of Hurricane Ida, which dumped more than half a foot of rain on much of Connecticut and wreaked havoc across the Northeast. Berlin received 5.35 inches of rain by daybreak on Thursday, Sept. 2, according to the National Weather Service and the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail & Snow Network. “Due to heavy rain, there are many roads throughout town that are flooded and
impassable,” the Berlin Police Department stated in a Sept. 2 Facebook post. “Please do not attempt to drive through flooded roads! The following roads are currently closed. Please avoid these areas and plan accordingly. Farmington Avenue/ Main Street (underpass), Lower Lane between Farmington Ave and Patterson Way, Beckley Mills Road, Deming Road (by ASSA/ABLOY), Wethersfield Road (Between Beckley Mills and White Oak).” See Deluge, A4
9/11 flashback: Let us remember. Let us be one. Moments of great personal and national tragedy are as etched in our hearts and minds as the presidential likenesses on Mount Rushmore. September 11, 2001 is
past, but its legacy today continues to be acutely felt both domestically and internationally.
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This day, one year ago, darkened the tone of political rhetoric and set the stage for the unfolding of a different way of living – a redefining of national security and a reassessment of how the rest of the world looks both to
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This day, one year ago, changed the focus of a presidential administration. The pressing national agenda before this moment suddenly yielded to the immediate mandate of dealing with an insidious enemy that caught us by surprise. Suddenly, the relative sense of immunity from attack from beyond our oceans faded into the sunset of memory.
On this day, one year ago, the nation became vulnerable, standing in amazement at the devastation of buildings, planes and, especially, the thousands of lives abruptly ended. A sense of chaos permeated the air as a faceless, unknown enemy brought destruction upon icons of American financial, military See 9/11, A2
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(This editorial ran in the Record-Journal one year after the 9/11 attack. Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021 marks the 20year anniversary of the assault on our nation.)
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and political strength. Wall Street's tickertapes ceased their endless reporting of the country's economic lifeblood for a protracted period of time. The Pentagon's armor was dented. Planes and passengers were consumed in an unspeakable cloud of fire. Just 365 days ago, Americans witnessed acts of heroism and unflagging patriotism.
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How easily we can recall those brave and selfless firefighters, police officers and airplane passengers who instantly stepped up in an effort to save as many lives as possible. Those men and women who died in the cause of trying to save the lives of others brought tears to American eyes and a swelling of American pride. The deaths of thousands of innocent civilians will be enshrined in the hearts of their families, friends and coworkers — sacrificial lambs at an altar of evil.
The solemnity of last year's events will be echoed in a chorus of national unity against a common enemy whose craft is performed in the shadows of terror. The light of truth and patriotism must shine and prevail upon such forces. It is our nature, as Americans, to be beacons of democracy. The time is now, not one year ago. The task is to let all that is good about this country rise up from Ground Zero and touch the sky.
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1 dead, 2 injured in motorcycle accident BERLIN — A New Britain man died and two other people were injured when three motorcycles crashed
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In Brief Municipal notice Town Hall will close at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 10 for the Annual Staff Picnic. BerlinPeck Memorial Library will be open from 1 to 5 p.m. The Community Center and Senior Center will close at 11 a.m. and re-open at 1 p.m.
5K, Fun Run The Run Back to School 5K and Fun Run is coming to Willard Elementary School Sunday, Sept. 26. The 5K entry fee is $25. The Fun Run fee is $15. To register, visit 3prime.com/willard5k. The 5K race route can be viewed there as well.
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In Brief Class reunion Berlin High School’s Class of 1971 will celebrate its 50th reunion Saturday, Oct. 16, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., at Shuttle Meadow Country Club. Class members should contact Rich Gagliardi at berlinhighclassof71@gmail.com.
CNA program Hartford HealthCare Senior Services is accepting applications for a grant-funded six-week program for those seeking a career as a certified nursing assistant. The grant funds tuition, books, scrubs, testing and the Connecticut Certified Nurses Aide Exam. Sessions begin Monday, Sept. 27. For more information
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Food drives Bethany Covenant Church hosts food drives the second Saturday of the month, 9 to 11 a.m. Proceeds go to local food pantries.
FOBAC contest Snap a winning shot of your dog or cat for the Friends of Berlin Animal Control photo contest. Berlin Fair attendees can stop by the FOBAC booth and vote for their favorites. Entry forms are available at Berlin Petsmart. For more details, call FOBAC at 860-828-5287.
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Connecticut Salvation Army helping with Ida relief The Salvation Army has activated its Emergency Disaster Services personnel in Louisiana and the Northeast to meet the immediate needs of survivors and first responders affected by Hurricane Ida’s landfall as well as the remnants of the storm, which have severely Find your impacted several states al-
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Organized in 1955, the Kensington Garden Club operates exclusively on a nonprofit Wall of Honor basis for charitable and eduThe Berlin Veterans Commiscational purposes, and for sion is looking for military the well-being of the comfamilies with at least one fammunity and public benefit. ily member who has lived in The club promotes civic Berlin, to be immortalized on beauty, encourages improve- the Berlin Veterans Digital ment of public spaces, raises Wall of Honor, which is set up awareness of environmental in Town Hall and is also availconcerns and advances the able to view online. art of floral design and hortiFor more information, conculture. tact Peter Galgano at peterNew members are always galgano@comcast.net or call welcome. Contact the group 860-604-7258.
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EDITORIAL: Heading back to school in a complex age As back-to-school headlines arrived this past week, a cluster of stories stood out. The topics illustrate the complexity of caring for kids in a pandemic. From early childhood programs to college level, educators and others involved with school planning have worked to create safe, welcoming environments conducive to learning. The challenges are significant. From masks to vaccine policies to better building ventilation systems, there’s a
lot going on. These issues ultimately are about individuals, their mental and physical health. Their potential to learn and succeed. There is a critical need for leadership and perseverance along with a commitment to allocating the time and money, to get on top of the situation. In a recent Record-Journal story, Tina Valentin, director of child care operations for the Meriden-New Britain-
Berlin YMCA, talked about the impact of the pandemic and voiced concerns similar to other area child care providers. She’s dealing with staff shortages, the need to implement vaccine policies and, of course, the constant question about whether children will have to wear masks. Some staff have left, fearful of working with unvaccinated kids. There’s also a state requirement that staff be vaccinated or submit a weekly COVID-19 test. It all adds weight to recruitment woes.
“These poor kids have never seen a smile on our face,” Valentin told the RecordJournal. “When you are an infant or a toddler, that’s what you’re looking for. That’s how you learn about people and how to navigate the world.” Area colleges and universities are adjusting to new realities, too, as the fall semester begins. State university and college campuses, Quinnipiac University and the University of Hartford all have implemented strict policies regarding mandated vaccination for students and employees.
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Berlin Historical Society has long been an advocate for promoting Berlin by preserving and sharing local history.
Donations may be sent to: The Berlin Children's Fund, Berlin Town Hall, 240 Kensington Road, Room 12, Kensington, CT 06037.
The museum attracts visitors from all over the country who are researching their family roots. Newcomers to town are often looking for house histories, and longtime residents find there is still much they did not know. The museum at 305 Main St. has reopened to the public. Admission is free. For more information, call 860-8285114 or email berlincthistorical@gmail.com.
Children’s fund The Berlin Children’s Fund, managed by community volunteers in conjunction with the Department of Social and Youth Services, provides financial assistance to local
Queen Ann Nzinga The Queen Ann Nzinga Center, Inc., which provides arts enrichment activities for children age 5 to 17, is accepting new participants. The center promotes positive youth development among children of all races and abilities throughout Connecticut, but primarily to children in the greater Plainville, Berlin, Bristol and New Britain area. For more information, visit QANC.org.
Gold Star Families The Connecticut Gold Star Families Memorial Monument will be located at Vet-
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GOP women’s caucus responds to critics of Texas abortion law The U.S. Supreme Court did not stand in the way of legislation signed by Texas governor Greg Abbott in May, which prohibits abortions once medical professionals can detect cardiac activity, usually around six weeks. The restrictive Texas abortion law went into effect Wednesday, Sept. 1. “Starting today, every unborn child with a heartbeat will be protected from the ravages of abortion,” Abbott, a Republican, said in a statement posted on Twitter. “Texas will always defend the right to life.” Democrats, for the most part, including President Joe Biden, strongly oppose the Texas law. Biden said the law “blatantly violates the constitutional right established under Roe v. Wade and upheld as precedent for nearly half a century.” He said the law “outrageously” gives private
citizens the power “to bring lawsuits against anyone who they believe has helped another person get an abortion.” Connecticut Democrats also have decried the new Texas law. “What’s going on in Texas? First you make it tougher for people to vote, and now you’re taking away a women’s right to choose? That’s been settled law for 50 years,” Gov. Ned Lamont said in a video statement. “We’re not going to let that happen in Connecticut. … As long as I’m here, it’s going to stay in statute.” In response to comments such as that coming from Democratic office holders in Connecticut, several members of the Connecticut House Republican Women’s Caucus released the following statement: “Despite competing claims
in panicked media statements and fundraising emails issued yesterday, the right to access an abortion in Connecticut is in no way impacted by the Supreme Court’s recent decision regarding a new Texas law. In fact, while abortion providers were protected in Connecticut law years ago, many of the same prominent Democrats decrying this decision as an assault on medical freedom and patient privacy have been at the forefront of eroding those same protections for parents and children alike, while unfairly targeting pregnancy service providers who offer adoption services or other alternatives to an abortion. “Whether in their relentless push to eliminate the religious exemption for vaccines and effectively deny thousands of children a free and public education in Connecticut schools, or to supplant parental choice with government mandates in any other sensitive medical decisions, they have had no problem with denying individual rights when it suits their agenda. These same
State Rep. Donna Veach, pictured, and other members of the Connecticut House Republican Women’s Caucus, released a statement regarding the response some local Democratic officials’ have had to the Texas abortion law.
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KENSINGTONOn September 1, 2021 Richard Michael Pampuro passed away peacefully in his sleep. Richard met his life love, Evelyn (Fumiatti) Pampuro, at the age of fifteen. After asking her to go steady, she replied, “You are stuck with me now,” resulting in a loving relationship that included 60 wonderful years of marriage, four children, six grandchildren, and one great-grandchild, and many beautiful memories. Richard served in the United States Army and, after being honorably discharged, married the love of his life. He retired at the rank of Lieutenant from the New Britain Fire Department. In addition, Richard was a skilled machinist, working at several shops in the area. He also owned Ricky’s Catering and PRELL Manufacturing. Richard and Evelyn traveled the world in their spare time, first in a camper and RV with their children and later as a couple on multiple cruises. For decades they traveled to Aruba to escape the New England winter. He also enjoyed summer visits to Hampton Beach, NH. Richard was an avid card player, gardener, and a man who could fix almost anything. He was sober for over three decades and helped many navigate sobriety. Greeting him up in heaven will be his mother, Mary Swintek Cook, sister Donna Pampuro Strout, brother Peter Pampuro, and many others who have touched his life yet passed on. Back here, he leaves his wife of sixty years, Evelyn Fumiatti Pampuro.
Editor : Sam Lomaglio, I’m surprised at you. When running for office, you should know your people. Haven’t you heard that masking our children for yet another school year is a very sensitive matter for parents? Children rarely get this virus, and if they do, have darn close to a 100 percent recovery rate.
Their children Lynn Patarini and husband Steven of Centerbrook, Paul Pampuro and wife Catherine of San Diego, CA, and Todd Pampuro of Kensington, grandchildren Richard and wife Aviva Pampuro, Amanda Pampuro and partner John Sarmiento, Enrico Patarini, Zachary Pampuro, Matthew Pampuro, and Jillian Pampuro, and great-grandchild, Rosa Sarmiento. In addition, Richard leaves more friends than he realizes. Richard, along with his entire family, would like to thank all for their kind words and prayers. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The New Britain Boys and Girls Club in Richard’s honor. Calling hours were Monday, September 6th from 5-7 at EricksonHansen Funeral Home, 111 Chamberlain Hwy., Berlin, Connecticut. A mass of Christian burial took place Tuesday, 10 a.m. at St. Paul’s Church, Kensington, CT followed by a graveside service at Maple Cemetery, Worthington Ridge, Berlin, CT. Please share a memory of Richard with the family in the online guest book @ www. ericksonhansenberlin.com
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That’s six months before the legislature even considers talking about a fix. In general, towns are expected to fund smaller projects such as HVAC upgrades. But given the new urgency of airborne disease, we must find the political will to move beyond whatever encumbrances are in the way. A lot of work has been done to get schools back on track and the efforts of educators, along with city and health officials, should be appreciated. Sometimes a simple approach like a clear mask for a teacher can go a long way toward making things better. Sometimes, it’s more complicated. But either way, we need leaders and a cooperative spirit to find solutions.
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PACKAGING & COUNTSCHOOL BUS ER SALES - Part-/ Full-time, experienced, DRIVERS call RO-BRAND PROD- Needed for Southington/ UCTS, INC., ask for Meriden/Berlin/Rocky Lou, (860) 747-1621. Hill - Must be 21yrs or older and possess a drivTILE er’s license for at least INSTALLER 3yrs – Paid training to Help Wanted Busy Restoration Co. acquire CDL license and looking for a skilled Tile endorsements available – MECHANIC Installer. Three years The opportunity to bring experience is preferred. your children to work, No Qualified applicants call MECHANIC III Childcare$$ - Contact 203-239-9600. Highly skilled mechanic Sheila at New Britain needed in the repair Transportation (860) 828PUBLIC and maintenance of all 0511 ext. 221 or visit us SAFETY types of motor vehiat, 257 Woodlawn Rd., cles including heavy Berlin, CT DISPATCHER construction equipment. The Berlin Police DepartThe position requires 6 ment has an opening as PT AND FT - Positions years’ experience in the available for medical a Public Safety repair and maintenance billing office - flexible Dispatcher. To apply, schedules available of mechanical equipyou must take the written M-F. Heavy phone volment with a minimum test. Upcoming tests are ume. Data entry. Send of 2 years repairing scheduled for September resumes to fax 203heavy construction 439-2087. 11, 2021 (Registration equipment. Technical Deadline 9/8/2021), or WATER or trade school training September 25, 2021 may substitute for up (Registration Deadline to 3 years’ experience. 9/25/2021). We will be INSPECTOR – WATER/ Must have own tools. accepting applications SANITARY SEWER $31.85 to $38.28 per until October 6, 2021. The Town of Wallingford hour, plus an excellent Please go to www. Water Division is seeking fringe benefit package. PoliceApp.com, Assoa highly responsible inApply to: Department of ciations, Participating dividual to inspect work Human Resources, Town Public Safety Associinvolving the installation of Wallingford, 45 South ations, Atlantic APCO, or repair of water and Main Street, Wallingford, Public Safety Jobs, Bersewer lines for insure CT 06492. Forms will lin Police Department for compliance with codes be mailed upon request additional information on and specification. The from the Department what the job entails, how position requires a A of Human Resources to register for the test high school diploma or or may be downloaded and the application pro- G.E.D., plus two years of from the Department of cess. The Berlin Police progressively responsiHuman Resources Web Department is an Equal ble utility construction Page. Phone #: 203Opportunity Employer. experience, or an equiv294-2080 Fax #: (203) alent combination of A Classified ad 294-2084. Closing date education and qualifying is an easy way to sell will be September 15, your merchandise, experience substituting 2021 or the date the 50th and it’s easy on on a year-for-year basis. application is received, your wallet, too. A P7 license from The whichever occurs first. State of Connecticut, or EOE. the ability to obtain the license within one (1) year of appointment is required. Must possess and maintain a valid State of Connecticut The perfect and easiest part time job - Newspaper Motor Vehicle Operator’s Delivery Routes Available - Earn up to $600.00 License. Salary $65,669 every Two weeks +Tips (Depending on area) - $84,027 Applications may be obtained at the Routes available in the following towns: Department of Human MIDDLETOWN, MERIDEN, NEW BRITAIN Resources, Town of AND WALLINGFORD Wallingford, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, Must be 18 or older. Must have valid drivers license, reliable CT 06492. Forms will vehicle and be available early mornings. Make extra cash be mailed upon request before you go to work making early morning newspaper from the Department deliveries using your own vehicle. NO experience necessary. of Human Resources Must able to deliver early mornings, 7 days a week. MUST or may be downloaded be dependable, and be able to read a route list with specific delivery instructions. We will demonstrate the route to you. from the Department of Routes average 1.5 to 3 hours daily. No collections required. Human Resources Web Page. The closing date Not Temp Work. Retirees, Stay at Home Mom’s, and Veterans will be the date the 50th are also welcome to apply. Make extra cash to pay rent, application or resume is mortgage, bills, save money, or a great vacation. received or October 5, Text or call Peter at 860-846-0216 from 9 a.m. 2021 whichever occurs to 6 p.m. and start as soon as tomorrow morning. first. EOE
Autos Wanted
Houses For Sale
CLEANERS
Insurance Restoration Co. looking for cleaners to assist with restoration after losses. Please call 203-239-9600 for info.
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Need to Earn Income ASAP? Earn up to $1,200 mo. + Tips!
CASH PAID For any Toyota any condition, running or not, crashed okay. Will take other makes and models. (203) 600-4431.
TOP CASH PAID
For Junk or unwanted vehicles, Toyota’s etc. Please call Mike @ 203284-8562 8am-5pm.
Lost and Found
HOME FOR SALE OPEN HOUSE Sun., 9/12, 12 to 2, 83 Old Turnpike Road, Southington Complete renovated bungalow! 2-3 BRs, 2.5 BAs, 1 Car GAR and more! $299,000. 860-777-6236 Simonne Corriveau, Realtor Keller Williams Legacy Partners
IMPOUNDED - Black & white cat vicinity Berlin Turnpike/ Seldon St. Furniture Call Berlin Animal Control 860-828-7055. FOR SALE - Wrought Iron & Glass Coffee IMPOUNDED - White & Table. $75.00 Call grey male cat vicinity Kathy 203-235-0875. Chamberlain Hwy. Call Berlin Animal Control QUEEN BEDROOM SET 860-828-7055. - Green & black lacquer, 3 pieces. $300. IMPOUNDED - Black & Call Kathy, (203) 235white cat and black cat 0875. vicinity Circlewood Dr. Call Berlin Animal Control 860-828-7055.
Lawn and Garden
RECYCLE YOUR OLD NEWSPAPERS Please & Thank you. MATERIALS DISTRIBUTION Screened Topsoil $25/ WALLINGFORD - Newly per yd; Sand-$15 per remodeled 1st fl., 1 BR apt., no smkg/no pets, yd; Millings-$10 per yd; call 203-901-2123. Screened Millings $30 per yd; Clean Fill $8 per yd: $100 minimum Houses For Sale delivery. No pickup truck service. Minimum 16 yd pickup at our yard. Call Jim @ 860-982-4819 for delivery
Apartments For Rent
PREMIUM SCREENED TOPSOIL
HOME FOR SALE 193 West Center St., Southington, 3BR Colonial, 2 Full BAs, 2 Car Detached GAR, Front Porch, Side Deck, Walking Distance to Downtown! REDUCED to $260,000. 860-777-6236, Simonne Corriveau, Realtor Keller Williams Legacy Partners
$25/yard delivered, 3 yd, $100 min. delivery Call Jim 860-982-4819
. Top Soil . Compost . . Wood Chips . FOR SALE. Catering to small deliveries. Call Bob (203) 415-0723
Wood Fuel Heating Equipment TREE LENGTH FIREWOOD CALL FOR DETAILS 203-238-2149
Wanted To Buy
Wanted To Buy
1,2,3 Items or an Estate GRASSY HILL AUC$$$ CASH $$$ TIONS, - an Estate Todd Shamock Sale, Liquidation, Attic & Basement Cleanout Estate Sale Service Company is Always Costume Jewelry, Buying and providing Antiques, Dolls, Toys, services all over ConPaintings,Meriden Items necticut. These are just 203-494-1695 a FEW of the things we are looking for: AnA-1 LOOKING - For Old tiques, Collectibles, Costume & Sterling Old/ Vintage Toys, MuJewelry Box Lots & sical Instruments (SaxOther Doodads.”I Pay ophones, Trumpets, ViTop Cash For Your olins, Flutes, Clarinets, Grandma’s Costume Trombone & SO MUCH Jewelry Stash” Julie MORE) Advertising 203-443-9602. Items, Wristwatches (Broken or Not), Pocket AARON’S BUYING Watches, Tools (MaOld Machinist Tools, chinist, Woodworking, Lathes, BenchTools, & MORE) Doorstops, Hand Tools & more. Clocks, Oil Paintings, Old Signs, Old Pho(203) 525-0608. tographs, Old Postcards, Brewery Items, Hunting & Fishing, PEZ Dispensers, Costume Whether it is a Jewelry, Broken Jewelry, Gold & Silver Jewellost ring, wallet ry, Gold & Silver Coins, Military Items, Swords or a Parrot named & Bayonets, Helmets & Patches, Medals & UniOliver, a Classified forms, Pocket Knives, Lighters & Pipes, Founad can help track tain Pens, Mechanical Pencils, Fraternal Order it down. Items, Religious Items, Industrial Items, Winchester Items, Sikorsky Items, Pratt & Whitney Items, Colt Items, Native American Items, Vintage Electronics, Slot Cars, Toy Trucks, Matchbox & HotALWAYS BUYING wheels, Barbie’s, Folk CASH PAID Art, Statues, Bronzes, Vintage Electronics, Trains, Cameras, Mid Musical InstruCentury Modern Furments, Amps, Ham niture, Straight Razors, Equipment, HiFi, Shaving Items, Political Radios, CB, GuiItems, Comic Books, tars, Audio EquipSports Cards & Automent, Antiques. graphs…& THE LIST 860-707-9350 GOES ON! So please give us a call at your earliest convenience. ALWAYS BUYING OLD Grassy Hill Auctions TOOLS - Wanted old, 203-868-1816 - Grassy used, and antique HillAuctions.com woodworking hand tools. Machinist, woodworking, engraving, workbench hand tools and tool chests. Fair and friendly offers made in your home. Please call with confidence Cory (860) 322-4367. 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. BUYING MACHINIST TOOLBOXES - Tools & tooling, contents of machine shops, home workshops and small lathes. Call anytime 860-985-5760
WANTED Individual firearms, collections & estates including military & related items.Federally licensed firearms dealer. Gunsmith, appraisals, Richard Pleines, (860) 663-2214.
STUFF TO SELL? Call Us. 203-238-1953
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Businesses & Services Attics and Basements Cleaned GARY WODATCH
Demolition Svs Sheds, pools, decks, garages, debris removal. Quick, courteous svc. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Cell, 860-558-5430
Home Improvements GUODACE CONSTRUCTION - Kitchens, Bathrooms, Additions, Windows, Siding, Roofs. Licensed and Insured. 203-213-1530.
Carpentry CARPENTRY - Remodeling, framing, decking, additions, drywall, taping, painting, trim work, laminate floors. Call 860.798.8128. Repairs, Decks & Porches, Sheetrock & Taping Water Damage Repairs. Free Est. Ins. MC & Visa. Call Bill (203) 901-2136. CT. Reg. # 0647093
Electrical Services
House Cleaning
TEC ELECTRICAL
PRISTINE CLEANING & LAWN CARE - House Cleaning, lawn mowing, hedges trimmed, fall cleanups. Free est. 7 days a week. Call 860.853.0278.
Service LLC All Phases of Electrical Work. 24 hr. Emergency Service. Small Jobs Welcome. 203.237.2122
Gutters
GUTTERS DON’T WORK
If they’re dirty! For gutter cleaning, Call Kevin (203) 440-3279 Fully ins. CT# 569127
CLEAN & REMOVE 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
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Landscaping
Masonry
GARY WODATCH Hedge & tree trimming. Trim overgrown properties. Calls returned. #620397.860-558-5430
ALEX MASONRY - 30 yrs. exp. Patios, Ret. Walls, Steps, Brick, Stone, Chimneys. #580443. 203-232-0257 or 203596-0652
CALL OR TEXT 203.605.2189. Senior, Vet, 1st Responder Disc. Serving CT. We haul your trash not your cash!
Specializing in roofing, siding, kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, basement remodeling. Senior citizen discount Insured. Free est. 203-265-5200 HIC#0631937
CARPENTRY
Junk Removal
IF YOU Mention This Ad SPRING Yard Clean-Ups Brush, branches, leaves, storm damage **JUNK REMOVAL** Appl’s, Furniture, Junk, Debris, etc WE CAN REMOVE ANYTHING Entire house to 1 item removed! FREE ESTIMATES Sr. Citizen Discount LIC & INS. DUMPSTER RENTALS 203-535-9817
Whether it is a lost ring, wallet or a Parrot named Oliver, a Classified ad can help track it down.
A&R CLEANOUT SERVICE - Partial or total cleanouts of homes, garages, basements, businesses. We Clean homes top to bottom and do demolition work also. Free estimates. No job to small or large. 203-281-6387 or 203-623-0166.
Let Us BEAR Your Junk! Junk Removal in CT
100% Financing Avail. GAF MASTER ELITE LA-RICH ROOFING LLC 860-747-4427 860-622-9800
#1 PAINTER’S EDGE 15% off Houses.Decks. Sheetrock.Popcorn Repair. Wallpaper removal. 25 yrs exp. Free est. Sr. disc. #0656136. Ins. 860.538.5520
D & G PAVING
Plumbing GEORGE J MACK & SONS - Servicing the Meriden area since 1922. Toilet, faucet, sink & drain repairs. Water heater replacements. 15% Sr citizen disc. 203-238-2820.
GUTTERS PLUS 25+yrs. Exp. Call today for Free estimate. 203-440-3535 Ct. Reg. #578887
HOME DOCTOR - 48 yrs exp. Odd jobs & remodeling, former US Navy, 15 yrs, #640689, 203.427.7828.
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Power Washing
#1 PAINTER’S EDGE MOBILE WASH Chemicals safe for house & plants. House wash + roof cleaning. 25 yrs. exp. Sr Disc. #0656136 Ins. 860.538.5520
Call Monday thru Friday 8:30AM - 5PM
Skylights. Flashing. Financing Available. #0649808 203.510.3830. lmconstructionct.com
OVER 28 YEARS EXP Stonewalls, patios, sidewalks, chimneys, pool areas, fireplaces, fire pit steps, all types of masonry work. Free est. (860) 274-4893.
Moving and Storage
Handyperson
Roofing ROOFING, SIDING, & STORM DAMAGE
Over 25 yrs exp. Paving, Seal Coating, Concrete, Reg#1312085, 203-237-6058
Interested in Classified Advertising? Call Us. 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.
Painting Wallpapering
Paving
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Junk Removal
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POWER WASHING RT RELOCATION Your moving and storage specialists. Call for a free estimate. 833-668-3978.
Is Spring Cleaning on THE OUTSIDE FREE Estimates #569127 Call Kevin 203-440-3279
Yalesville Construction Specializing in all phases of residential & commercial roofing. Senior citizen discount Insured Free est. 203-265-5200 HIC#0631937
Tree Services GARY WODATCH - Tree Removal. All calls returned. CT#620397 Quick courteous service. 860-558-5430.
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