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As Eversource continues to remove stormed-damaged trees and branches following last month’s powerful storms, the energy company urges customers to inspect trees on their own property that could pose a risk to the electric system and to support the energy company’s tree-trimming and hazard tree removal program.
Local groups dispense food boxes On Saturday, Sept. 5, the Berlin Lions Club participated in the USDA Farmers to Families Food Box Program. Assisted by local Boy Scouts and members of the Berlin High School Upbeat program, the goal for the day was to distribute more than 1,500 boxes of produce – each weighing approximately 20 pounds.
“Trees are the number one cause of power outages and removing these trees is critical, especially with fierce storms happening more frequently. Roughly 60 percent of ConnectiSee Eversource, A12
New program manager The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain has promoted Candice Tabone to program manager. Tabone graduated from Central Connecticut State University, where she majored in psychology and minored in community engagement. Farmers to Families purchases and distributes produce, dairy and meat products that would normally have been bought by restau-
rants, hotels and other food service businesses, but weren’t, due to COVID-19. — Photos by Lee Roski
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The first hour of the event, held at the Berlin Lions Fairgrounds, was for shelters and food banks, while the remainder of the day was open to the general public. Each family left with at least one box.
More than 10,000 trees toppled during Tropical Storm Isaias and the late-
August microburst in Branford and surrounding communities. Since those violent storms, Eversource has identified and removed hundreds of additional storm-damaged trees that threatened electric reliability.
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Garden club ushers in the season Kensington Garden Club Artistic Committee members Kim Ferraguto, Bert Krysztopik and Vicki Griswold recently placed fall displays at Town Hall, Berlin-Peck Memorial Library and the Senior Center. Ferraguto, Krysztopik and Griswold have created seasonal designs since July 2019.
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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
New looks, but same line of scrimmage By Greg Lederer Record-Journal staff
HARTFORD — On Friday morning, the Connecticut football community anxiously anticipated the outcome of a meeting that could have decided the fate of high school action in 2020. Some of the ideas were new, but it appears likely the final conclusion will remain unchanged. Traditional tackle football will probably not be played in Connecticut this fall. After a three-hour discussion at the State Capitol in which the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference presented new strategies on how to lower the risk of playing football, the state Department of Public Health, noting that the effectiveness of those strategies is not yet known, reiterated its stance that football is highrisk and would be better played in the spring.
would encourage the CIAC to continue to consider a later season for fall football,” she added. Gifford and Paul Mounds, chief of staff to Gov. Ned Lamont, also pointed to last week’s rise in state COVID-19 numbers, particularly among the 10-25 demographic. “That, combined with going into schools, going into colder weather, the onset of the influenza season, continues to lead the Department of Public Health to say that high-risk activities really should be avoided at this point in time,” Gifford said. That has been the steady take of the DPH on football, and it’s what prompted the CIAC to cancel the 11-on-11 tackle season.
At last Friday’s meeting, which was called by Lamont after approximately 1,200 people showed up for a “save the season” rally at the Capitol on Wednesday, Sept. “What they presented were 9, CIAC Executive Director some new strategies that Glenn Lungarini submitted may reduce the risk of droplet spread and transmis- new safety options. These included using face masks and sion of the virus,” said DPH face shields on helmets, limActing Commissioner Dr. iting the number of people Deidre Gifford. “I will say, and the CIAC acknowledged, on sidelines, personal water bottles and designated areas these strategies are not for players to take their helproven. We just don’t know mets off and have a breath. whether they will they reduce the risk of transmission by a little, a lot or not at all.
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“I think the idea of pushing high-risk sports off until we have better data about whether these strategies will work is a good idea and we
The CIAC also discussed the idea of making changes to kickoffs and punt rules. The CIAC will now await a formal detailed response by the DPH before making its next move.
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Let’s keep Berlin moving forward to a better brighter future. Vote JoAnn Stetson Nov. 3. Frederick Morley
Experience matters Editor : When you look for experience in your next State Representative look at the facts: With two terms on the Town Council, one on the Board of Education and a concurrent
term on the Economic Development Commission, JoAnn Angelico-Stetson has a solid resume of government. With over 40 years of experience as a legal administrator and senior litigation paralegal in high-profile firms, JoAnn’s foundation in law is invaluable. JoAnn has been devoted to making the world better and has spent her time learning how to, and doing it! We have two candidates on Nov. 3. Vote for experience. Vote JoAnn Angelico-Stetson. Bruce Laroche
Support Stetson Editor : Dedication, commitment and experience: Three highly-desirable qualities you would like to see in candidates seeking political office. JoAnn Angelico-Stetson is a candidate for House District 30 representing parts of the towns of Southington and Berlin. JoAnn has demonstrated her dedication and commitment by serving on Berlin’s Economic Development Commission, Board of Education and Town Council. Connecticut has been experiencing an ongoing budget challenge, and the pandemic
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Kathy’s Urgent care: A clinic with compassion It’s an early morning in August, most business on the Silas Deane Highway in Wethersfield have not yet opened, but cars are already starting to line up by the dozen outside of Kathy’s Urgent Care. Inside the clinic, founder and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Thomas Brown and his team quickly prepare for what will be another nonstop day of COVID-19 testing. Staff will test some 150 patients within seven hours, as they have been doing for most of the summer. The clinic has administered thousands of tests per week, giving critical information to the community. When Dr. Brown opened his first location in Wethersfield on Aug. 29 of 2015, he never could have imagined that this urgent care clinic would also be serving as a community testing center in the midst of a global pandemic.
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Kathy’s Urgent Care staff remain determined to continue to provide walk-in urgent care services. Despite the When the community need- pandemic, patients still need ed access to testing, Dr. access to physicals, vaccinaBrown mobilized Kathy’s Ur- tions, care for injuries, treatment for colds, flu and other gent Care to respond. He vetted the current COVID-19 ailments. tests and took steps to seKathy’s Urgent Care also ofcure options that would fers certification for the CT meet the different needs of individuals. Currently Kathy’s Urgent Care uses the rapid 15-minute Sofia SARS test, PCR Traditional labtest and the anti-body blood draw test.
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In Brief FOBAC fundraiser Visit Friends of Berlin Animal Control on Facebook to participate in its first-ever online fundraiser. FOBAC will be posting five or six items at a time. Currently, dog life jackets, dog hiking backpacks, an automatic waterer and small critter habitats are up for sale. For more information, call 860-828-5287 or email fobac.pets@yahoo.com.
Woman’s Club The Woman’s Club of New Britain will meet Thursday, Oct. 1, 2 p.m., at Shuttle Meadow Country Club, 51 Randecker Lane. The speaker, Phil Devlin, will discuss the Titanic. Following the program, coffee, tea and cookies will be served. Guests are welcome to attend for a small fee.
Blood drive To help ensure a blood supply as diverse as the patients
who depend on it, the American Red Cross needs people of all races and ethnicities to give blood. Upcoming drives: Wednesday, Sept. 16, 1 to 6:15 p.m., at the VFW, 152 Massirio Drive, Berlin; Thursday, Sept. 24, 1 to 6 p.m., St Jerome Church, 1010 Slater Road, New Britain; Monday, Sept. 28, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., St Joseph School, 29 Edson St., New Britain; Tuesday, Sept. 29, 12 to 5 p.m., DoubleTree by Hilton, 42 Century Drive, Bristol. Make an appointment by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, by visiting redcrossblood.org, by calling 1-800-733-2767 or by enabling the Blood Donor Skill on Alexa Echo.
2020 Census In August, the U.S. Census Bureau announced it would end all counting efforts for the 2020 U.S. Census on Sept. 30 – a month earlier than the previous Oct. 31 deadline. This includes critical door-knocking, collecting responses online, over the phone and by mail. Connecticut stands to lose approximately $2,900 for every person undercounted. Visit 2020Census.gov.
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Prudence Crandall events October is domestic violence awareness month, and Prudence Crandall Center is kicking off its first annual virtual Light the Way 4K Walk/Run/Dance/Move fundraiser in September to encourage the community to “get moving” to help end domestic abuse. The agency’s annual Silent No More Candlelight Vigil, scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 21, will also be virtual this year. For more information on the events, visit prudencecrandall.org or call 860-259-3817. See Briefs, A17
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The Central Connecticut Health District encourages all Connecticut residents to get their annual flu shot. Due to COVID-19 concerns, CCHD will be hosting eight drive-thru flu clinics during the month of October in the four district towns of Berlin, Newington, Rocky Hill and Wethersfield.
From 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, at the Wethersfield Community Center, 30 Greenfield St.
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A drive-thru clinic means that those participating remain within their vehicles while being screened and vaccinated by the same process as a regular walk-in clinic. Pediatric drive-thru vaccination stations will be made available for those age 4 to 18 and their family members. This area will have space for children to receive their shot outside of the car.
From 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at Elm Ridge Park, 376 Elm St., Rocky Hill.
From 2 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, at Alumni Field, 50 Alumni Road, Newington.
ommends annual flu vaccinations for everyone 6 months of age and older, especially among at-risk populations with compromised immune systems. Vulnerable populations susceptible to prolonged infection and influenza-related complications include adults over 65, children under 5, pregnant women and persons with chronic medical conditions such as asthma, lung disease, heart disease and diabetes.
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Sisters Arnez (above) and Raine were removed from an overcrowded living situation. Both had litters of kittens and were very good mothers. Arnez is easygoing and would fit in anywhere. Raine can be a bit of a diva. They would love to be adopted and to see what a "real” cat’s life is all about. Find an adoption form on the Friends of Berlin Animal Control website, fobac.org. Call 860-828-5287 for more information.
It’s hard not to sympathize with the young people, many wearing their team jerseys, who went to Hartford last week to protest the decision to cancel high school football this fall. Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, the consequences to the lives of young people have been disheartening. They had to give up the things we all took for granted, like going to the prom, or a typical graduation, or even being in a classroom in the physical presence of a teacher. It's heartening to see a peaceful protest, and the points the players were making were well made. About 1,200 gathered at the rally at the State Capitol, and the crowd included coaches and politi-
cians as well (state Rep. Joe Aresimowicz, House Speaker, is both politician and coach, as in football coach at Berlin High). So there certainly was support. Four players who helped organize the rally were also on “Fox & Friends” that morning, which some may consider a dubious achievement — but, as they say, they were making their voices heard. I always get a little uneasy when people talk up football, probably because my science fiction-addled brain gets caught up imagining such enthusiasm being diverted to something like, let’s say, science. But I played high school football, and still regard it as one of the great experiences of my life. It was, quite simply, a challenge and a thrill you got to experience with others.
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So I have no serious argument with some of the points made at the recent rally, as in this one by Sheehan High School’s Jason Villano: “Without a true season, the doors that symbolize opportunity and hope are being slammed in our faces without remorse. The lack of a true football season and its repercussions is something that will be felt by myself and my fellow football players across the state for the rest of our lives.” Except the part about remorse. I’ll take that as a rhetorical flourish, and a pretty good one at that. Of course there’s regret; you’d be hard pressed to find anyone who wanted there to be no football this fall. As the Record-Journal reported, the rally succeeded in spurring action, or at least a meeting. Gov. Ned Lamont announced he’d meet with the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference and the state Department of Public Health. The CIAC canceled the fall football season last week. The DPH has been resolute about football, and the last thing you want to see is facts and evidence buckle under political pressure — something that has not served us well on the national level. Football cannot be played with the precautions that have helped Connecticut fare relatively well during the pandemic. You can’t stay six feet away from somebody you’re tackling, for one. So, what options remain? Nobody likes replacing the 11-on-11 player game with a 7-on-7 game, for the simple reason that it’s not the same game. Postponing the season to the spring was considered See Kurz, A14
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said the initiative saw a decline in referrals after the coronavirus hit in March. There were 81 referrals from Oct. 2019 to July in the initiative area, which includes Southington, Berlin, Newington and New Britain. The data for August was not available yet. “I think it was a still a little lower than we anticipated,” Rehmer said about the number of referrals each month. “… It’s slow, but for me if you get one individual it’s worth it.” In November 2019 there were 13 referrals, Rehmer said. Going into the spring, there were 10 referrals in March, but only one in April, and five in June.
In Southington there have been a total of five referrals since the initiative began and 23 incidents where police have provided information about the program, Palmieri said.
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Rehmer said statewide overdose deaths are increased.
The majority of the incidents in Southington started with a call for service, but there were a few referrals that started with a request for information, Palmieri said.
She said the detox bed program saw a decrease during the height of the coronavirus in the state, but it is now back to full capacity.
Overall, Rehmer said the HOPE Initiative is “one of the best partnerships between police departments and behavioral health” and it is a good example of how the two entities can work together.
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But nothing prepared the agency for impacts of the COVID-19 crisis, and the staggering number of those seeking help over the summer months.
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Customers vent about high electricity rates NEW BRITAIN (AP) — Electricity customers lashed out again against Connecticut’s largest utility for large increases in their bills — some hundreds of dollars higher — following a rate increase earlier this year that took many by surprise. The state Public Utilities Regulatory Authority held a second hearing via videoconference Thursday, Sept. 10 as it revisits a rate increase it approved for Eversource that took effect July 1. The agency suspended the increase on July 31 after
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cut’s landscape is forested, with many large, mature trees located over or near power lines,” said Eversource Vegetation Management Manager Alan Carey. “We trim and remove hazardous trees every day along state and local roads and
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urged PURA to investigate why Connecticut customers pay the second-highest electricity rates in the country, second only to Hawaii.
Donna Lane, of Plymouth, said her electricity bill last month ballooned to $518, which she said was more than her car payment and half her mortgage.
An Eversource spokesperson, Tricia Taskey Modifica, said in statement that customers’ bills may still be “It has gotten to the point higher than normal after the now where we actually have rate increase suspension beto make the decision of can cause of several factors. She we afford to buy groceries or said they include increased do we need to have the elec- use of air conditioners and tric stay on,” Lane said. other appliances because of “Please do something.” hot weather this summer, Former state Sen. Len Suzio, more customers staying a Republican from Meriden, home during the coron-
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The company is mindful of the impact on customers and is offering payment plans to avoid service disconnections, Taskey Modifica said. She attributed high costs in Connecticut to transportation expenses related to bringing natural gas and oil to the state to fuel power plants. The utility posted a profit of $909 million in 2019, down from $1.03 billion in 2018.
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same day of the rally it was reported that two Connecticut schools had temporarily shut down, with staff and others sent home to quarantine.
Somers Elementary School tested positive, that school shut down. And, as the AP reported, other schools across the state have remained open despite there being positive test results.
Valley Regional High School in Deep River, which also inObviously there’s no guaran- cludes students from Clearly, a step-by-step aptee that things will be better Chester and Essex, shuttered proach is needed, with the after two students were diagby the spring, but a delay at first step being to see least holds out hope for a re- nosed with the virus. whether just-opened schools turn of the real thing. After a staff member in a can remain open. pre-kindergarten class at And consider that on the The best option for football is to wait for spring. It’s the season of hope, after all. Reach Jeffery Kurz at 203317-2213, or jkurz@recordjournal.com.
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“They recognize that their is urgency to this (process),” said Lungarini. Lamont has said that the decision to play football will be made by CIAC, but Lungarini has stated on multiple occasions that it is important for member schools to have a plan that aligns with DPH, so that school superintendents don’t have to choose which recommendations to follow.
The CIAC, however, is not inclined to do that. On Aug. 12, the CIAC Board of Control rejected a spring season recommended by the CIAC Football Committee. On Aug. 23, the CIAC an-
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The CIAC’s rationale: with Connecticut’s COVID-19 numbers so low, now is the best time to play because the health metrics may not be as good later in the school year. “We talked about that a little bit today, too,” Lungarini said Friday. See Football, A20
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In the current fall plan, all sports teams are allowed to practice in non-contact cohorts of 10 athletes through Sept. 20. At that point, the CIAC believes there will be enough data from in-person school instruction to see if the process can move to fullteam practices starting Sept. 21. The regular season would begin on Oct. 1.
Delaying football to late winter or early spring is a tack 18 other states have taken, including neighboring New York, Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
nounced that no sport in the 2020-21 academic year would be moved to a different season if it was canceled.
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“We expressed the concern that our board had in making a decision like that now. Once we know what sports are going to be affected in the winter and spring, there will be time for proposals. I’m sure that our board would give their due diligence at that time.”
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While he did not attend the football rally in Hartford, Lungarini saw footage of the event on TV and said that he recognizes the passion for the sport among its players. “I want to commend the kids on the way they spoke and handled themselves,” said Lungarini. “They talked not about wins and losses, but what the game means to them and being around each other.”
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LEGAL NOTICE VETERANS & ADDITIONAL
The Assessor’s Office would like to remind Berlin Citizens that there is a property tax exemption in the amount of a $1000 reduction on an assessment to certain persons who are permanently and totally disabled. To be eligible for this exemption, a person must: 1. be a Connecticut resident; 2. be either the record owner of, hold life use in, or be the beneficiary of a trust estate with respect to the property on which the exemption will be applied. (Exception: this Exemption ceases upon the death of the totally disabled person.) 3. be receiving permanent total 100% disability benefits from one of the following: (A) The Social Security Administration or; (B) A federal, state or local government retirement or disability plan (including that provided by the Railroad Retirement Act) or any government-related teacher’s retirement plan, containing qualification requirements comparable to those of the Social Security Administration; and 4. have filed an application and provided proof of total disability to the Assessor by Thursday, October 1, 2020. PLEASE CALL THE ASSESSOR’S OFFICE AT (860) 828-7039 TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. R234027 Legal Notices
LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF BERLIN ASSESSOR’S OFFICE VETERANS’ LOCAL OPTION EXEMPTION
The Assessor’s Office would like to inform all Veterans that the income guidelines to qualify for an additional exemption of $3,000 local option in addition to the regular veteran exemption are as follows: $57,300 for single veterans and $64,500 for married veterans. Veterans should provide copies of their 2019 income from all sources which may include their Federal Tax Return, 1099 Statement from Social Security and all other sources of income. Veterans must file for this exemption every two years. Applications must be on file by Thursday, October 1, 2020 to qualify for the Grand List of 2020. PLEASE CALL THE ASSESSOR’S OFFICE AT 860-828-7039 TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. R234026
PERSONAL PROPERTY DECLARATION FORMS Connecticut General Statute, Section 1241, requires each taxpayer with assessable personal property to file a declaration of such property with the Assessor each year the taxpayer owns such property. The deadline for filing is on or before November 2, 2020 by 4:30 pm that day. Anyone failing to properly complete and submit his or her declaration will be subject to a 25% penalty. Personal Property includes, but is not necessarily limited to: MACHINERY, COMMERCIAL FURNITURE AND FIXTURES, MECHANIC’S TOOLS, UTILITY EQUIPMENT, ELECTRONIC DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT, ALSO ANY UNREGISTERED MOTOR VEHICLES, ALL LEASED OR LOANED FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT, ETC. The Connecticut General Statues 12-81 (72) allows a five-year, 100% property tax exemption for eligible machinery and equipment acquired and installed in a manufacturing or biotechnology facility. For the October 1, 2020 Grand List, eligible property must be acquired and installed in a facility on or after October 2, 2016. The Connecticut General Statues 12-81 (74) allows a five-year, 100% property tax exemption for eligible new commercial motor vehicles. Effective on the October 2000 list, the exemption is available to two “classes” of vehicle distinguished by their gross vehicle weight (GVW) rating, acquisition dates, and use. The original exemption, described in clause (i), is available to vehicles that were first registered in Connecticut (but not registered before, anywhere), on or after August 1, 2009 used exclusively to transport freight for hire and have a gross vehicle weight rating in excess of 26,000 pounds.The original vehicle exemption imposed qualification criteria contained in the US DOT Code based on vehicle’s use or the material transported by the vehicle. The second classification, as described in clause (ii), is for new vehicles, first registered in Connecticut on or after August 1, 2009, with a gross vehicle weight rating in excess of 55,000 pounds and which do not qualify for exemption under the criteria for the clause (i) exemption (with US DOT Code limitations). R234024 Help Wanted
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Veterans applying for Veterans & Additional Veterans Exemptions must come into the Assessor’s Office on or before Thursday, October 1, 2020. (CGS §§12-81(19) and 12- 81g) PLEASE CALL THE ASSESSOR’S OFFICE TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT (860) 8287039 Any Veterans who are new residents or recently discharged that have not filed their DD-214 must do so by October 1, 2020.* Veterans applying for additional veterans benefits must provide copies of their 2019 income from all sources which may include their Federal Tax Return, 1099 Statement from Social Security and all other sources of income. The income limit for married applicants is $45,100 and $37,000 for single applicants. *Veterans must have served at least ninety (90) days during wartime served prior to August 2, 1990.
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The Assessor’s Office would like to remind Berlin Citizens that there is a property tax exemption in the amount of a $3,000 reduction on an assessment to certain persons who are blind. Filing for this exemption must be completed on or before Thursday, October 1, 2020. To be eligible for this exemption, a person must: 1. be a Connecticut resident; 2. be either the record owner of, hold life use in, or be the beneficiary of a trust estate with respect to the property on which the exemption will be applied; 3. have provided a Certificate from the State of Connecticut Board of Education and Services for the Blind as proof to the assessor that he /she are blind in accordance with the definition outlined above. Such proof need be filed only once. An attorney or agent may submit such proof on the person’s behalf. Individuals who have already filed for this exemption need not apply again; they are permanently enrolled for life. Applicants may also be eligible for the local option exemption provided by the Town, which allows an additional $2,000 exemption if certain income limits are met. Eligibility guidelines include a maximum annual income of $37,000 for a single person and $45,100 for married couples. Income received by both a husband and his wife is considered in determining eligibility of a married couple. Proof of all taxable and nontaxable income for 2019 must be submitted to determine eligibility. Filing for the local option is required annually. Residents who meet the eligibility requirements must call the Assessor’s Office (860) 828-7039 to make an appointment. R234033 Lawn and Garden
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FIRST-TIME APPLICANTS PLEASE CALL TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH ASSESSOR’S OFFICE (860) 828-7039 The Assessor’s Office would like to remind taxpayers of the local ordinance which allows a tax exemption of a motor vehicle that is specially equipped or modified for handicapped or medically incapacitated persons for the exclusive purpose of transporting such persons. (CGS §12-81c) For purposes of this ordinance, vehicles owned by private nursing homes or similar health organizations are not exempt on the grounds that said organizations are paid for said services. A vehicle is deemed to have been specially equipped or modified for transporting handicapped or medically incapacitated persons if the vehicle is registered in the name of a person with a State of Connecticut handicapped parking permit and alterations to the vehicle include one or more of the following: special hand controls, lifts, ramps, special seating or stretchers, significant modifications to accommodate medical equipment such as oxygen or mechanical respirators, and other similar significant alterations. A vehicle is deemed to be used exclusively for transporting handicapped or medically incapacitated persons when use of the vehicle is for no other purpose except for transporting handicapped or medically incapacitated persons. Persons desiring said exemption shall make application to the Town Assessor for determination whether an exemption is allowed. Applications must be filed annually October 1st to October 31st 2020. Call the Assessors Office with any questions at 860-828-7039. R234036 Wanted To Buy
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GENERATORS Winter is Coming!! Gearing up for Installs Some Sizes avail. for immed. install. Briggs & Stratton, Kohler or Cummins Used or Reconditioned Generators Available. Call for Pricing & Availability M-F 860-349-5449
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JT’S LANDSCAPING LLC - FALL 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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IF YOU Mention Accepting Comm. & This Ad Resid. lawn & grounds RT RELOCATION FALL Yard maintenance, hydroseedYour moving and Clean-Ups ing, new lawn install., 25 storage specialists. Brush, branches, leaves, yrs. exp., Mbr BBB Call for a free estimate. storm damage 203.634.0211;605.0616 833-668-3978. **JUNK REMOVAL** Appl’s, Furniture, Junk, LOOKING FOR A NEW RIDE? Debris, etc Plumbing Best Selection of Used Vehicles! WE CAN REMOVE ANYTHING GEORGE J MACK & SONS - Servicing the Entire house to Classified Section Meriden area since 1 item removed! 1922. Toilet, faucet, COMM. & RES. - Lawn FREE ESTIMATES sink & drain repairs. mowing, hedge trimSr. Citizen Discount ming, mulching, retainWater heater replaceLIC & INS. ing walls, patios, walkments. 15% Sr citizen 203-535-9817 or ways, much more. Free disc. Member of BBB. 860-575-8218 Est. 203.687.0936 203-238-2820.
GARY WODATCH - Tree Removal. All calls returned. CT#620397 Quick courteous service. 860-558-5430.
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ROOFING, SIDING, WINDOWS, DECKS & REMODELING. 203-639-0032 email: info@ gonzalezconstruction llc.com Fully Licensed & Insured Reg #577319
Specializing in tree removal, trimming, chipping & grinding. Call for free estimate. 203-945-1808.
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Thursday, September 17, 2020
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Gail M. Powell asks: For decades, local Food Pantries, Food Banks and Social Service agencies have struggled to help individuals and families who face hunger, food insecurity and lack of primary medical care obtain and receive these basic life necessities. The sense of urgency in meeting these needs was dramatically exacerbated when the Coronavirus/COVID19 struck in the beginning of 2020. Due to economic shutdowns, the primary issues all social service agencies faced now impacted an entirely new population and more severely affected those already living in the margins prior to the pandemic. Food and lifesaving drugs were indisputably the primary areas of serious emergent need.
What plans, programs and/or policies would you put in place to insure a failsafe supply chain for basic life necessities in the event of a second wave of COVID19, another pandemic or natural disaster – fire, weather related (floods, hurricanes, others), or an economic depression?
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