Commended Students Boxes to Boots president Kristen Gauvin, left, poses for a photo with the group’s founder Karen Cote. The Berlinbased non-profit sends care packages to troops serving overseas. Submitted photo
New name, same mission Boxes to Boots, a Berlin-based non-profit group, provides troops overseas a piece of home each holiday season. The organization is seeking donations from the public to ship out 700 care packages to troops deployed in Afghanistan, Kuwait and Iraq. “We know to some of our soldiers, this is the only connection to home that they
have,” said Boxes to Boots president Kristen Gauvin, who replaced Karen Cote over the summer. Under Cote’s leadership, the group’s moniker was Hero Boxes. Gauvin volunteers with her son Liam. The organization has about 50 volunteers. The 700 boxes on average cost $25 each, which means the goal for the organization is $17,500. See Boxes, A8
House of Heroes comes to town By Jessica Simms Special to the Record-Journal
Connecticut, an organization that provides no-cost home repairs to veterans in BERLIN — After seeing that need, Karen Sztaba took it a neighbor’s home was re- upon herself to apply for paired by House of Heroes the project that took place
on Sept. 26. Her late-husband, Mike Sztaba, a Vietnam Marine veteran, could no longer tend to the See House, A18
Berlin High School Principal Eileen Eustis announced that Makayla Gorski and Clemens Henning have been named Commended Students in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation, which conducts the program, will be presented to the scholastically-talented seniors.
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About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Commended Students placed among the top 50,000 scorers of more than 1.5 million students who entered the 2021 competition by taking the 2019 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. “Those being named Commended Students have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success,” a National Merit Scholarship Corporation spokesperson stated. “These students represent a valuable national resource; recognizing their accomplishments, as well as the key role their schools play in their academic develop-
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Vote for decency Editor : Understanding the old adage that all politics is local, JoAnn Angelico-Stetson embodies the spirit and decency that will restore the soul of America. Whether through her service to Berlin on the BOE or her many volunteer efforts, Joann has represented our town with common sense solutions that benefit all our residents, regardless of their political affiliation. A vote for JoAnn to represent the 30th House District is a vote for decency and the best of what we expect of public servants. David Lerro
Museum. Really? Do we need a non-tax paying assault on the bucolic Chamberlain Highway and its surrounding areas? Weekend Rambo types playing soldier on land that our parents and grandparents once farmed? As a U.S. Army veteran (1967-1969), I say no. But that is exactly what would happen if the proposed Military Experience Museum gets its way. And face it, the word “museum” is a stretch – but, I suppose it’s as good
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Then I looked through the others. Anarchy and rioting? Defunding the police? That’s not Berlin. I’m sure it isn’t Southington either. I looked around my town and decided JoAnn has my vote. The future is not to be feared. Vote JoAnn AngelicoStetson. Carol Yorker
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Noemi Rivera spotted this rare squirrel in her backyard in Kensington. According to a Connecticut Post article, scientists say that there are two types of white squirrels. The more common type are the ones with black eyes; these are simply a lightcolored variant of the Eastern gray squirrel, which also is seen with a black coat. Many of these socalled white squirrels have some light gray or reddish coloration on their backs or heads. The less common type are albino squirrels; these have pink, sometimes blue, eyes. Albinos have a defect in the gene that causes pigmentation. Squirrels with completely white coats and dark eyes are likely leucistic. Leucism involves a partial loss of pigmentation and it’s often mistaken for albinism, but while leucistic animals have white, pale or patchy coloration, their eye color is unaffected, according to mothernaturenetwork.com.
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So your duty as executor has kicked in. And the word “probate” keeps popping up. Not sure what probate is? You’re not alone. Most people don’t know much about the probate process in Connecticut unless they’ve had firsthand experience with it. For example, when a family member dies and his or her estate needs to be administered.
Many people are counseled to create living trusts or adopt other estate planning strategies to avoid probate. One benefit is that a living trust allows assets in the trust to be transferred to the beneficiaries immediately after death, and there may be fewer forms to file. Another plus is that a trust is private, and an estate going through probate is public.
The Connecticut probate court oversees an orderly transfer of title of a deceased person’s assets from the decedent’s name to his or her beneficiaries. It also makes sure that all the assets are accounted for and all the bills are paid. If you are the executor of an estate, or if you’ve been appointed the administrator of an estate, there are important steps you will need to take to administer an estate.
Avoiding probate, however, does not mean that you avoid paying estate taxes or probate fees, which are calculated based on the gross taxable estate.
Kensington Garden Club is pleased to welcome three new members: Carol Gooden of Berlin, Mary Frazeur of Wethersfield, and Ann Burgoyne of Cromwell. The installments occurred on Sept 17, during the club’s first virtual program. Immediately following the meeting, the club offered a free program to the public entitled Successful Hydrangeas. The program was well-attended, drawing 109 participants.
How probate works When a person dies, if they had a Will, the executor of the Will initiates the probate process. If they died without a Will, the surviving spouse,
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Berlin High School All Night Graduation will host a clothing drive Saturday, Oct. 17, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the BHS gymasium entrance. Drive up and drive off. No need to exit your vehicle. Place clean items in large plastic bags. Accessories (handbags, ties, hats, gloves), household items (pillows, blankets, quilts, table linens, towels) and stuffed animals also are welcome. All proceeds will be used to celebrate the Berlin High School Class of 2021 graduation in June. For more information, contact Rosanna Zup (rosannazup@gmail.com) or Dina Palmese (dpalmese@comcast.net).
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GOP open house The Berlin Republican Town Committee will hold an open house Saturday, Oct. 3 at the home of Charles and Lecia Paonessa, 1906 Chamberlain Highway. The outdoor event will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Social distancing will be practiced. Come meet state Sen. Gennaro Bizzarro (6th District), Donna Veach (30th District candidate) and Lou Arata (83rd District candidate).
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Library Hours. Berlin-Peck Memorial Library has resumed regular weekday hours for lobby and curbside pickup: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday. The library is closed Saturdays. Lobby. Services include 20-minute express Internet station, reference, wireless printing, copier and water bottle filling station. Public computers and study rooms can be reserved. Seniors. Senior Hour is held Wednesdays and Fridays, 9 to 10 a.m., for those age 65-plus to access the lobby. Browsing. The lbrary is accepting appointments for browsing. Call the reference desk (860-828-7126) or children’s department (860-828-7127). Curbside pickup. This service continues. For more information, visit berlinpeck.org/pickup or call 860-828-7125. Virtual talk. Lessons From Apartheid: How Americans Can Join, Across Racial Differences. Connecticut resident Manju Soni, author of When Lions Roared: How Brave Young People Defied Apartheid, will give a virtual talk through the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library Thursday, Oct. 8 at 6:30 p.m. Soni will give a brief overview of her experiences growing up in South Africa under the system of racial separation called Apartheid, drawing parallels with America’s own experiences with racism. For more information, or to register, call the library at 860828-7126 or visit berlinpeck.org. A link to attend this virtual program will be provided.
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Hartford HealthCare Programs Movement disorders Twice each month, Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging and Chase Family Movement Disorder Center offer virtual caregiver support groups. The sessions take place the first and third Tuesdays of the month, 10 to 11 a.m. For more information or to RSVP, email amanda.brill@ hhchealth.org or jennifer.mccaughey@hhchealth.org. To join the group, use the link hartfordhealthcare.zoom.us/j/ 91992294761. Caregiver support In conjunction with BerlinPeck Memorial Library, the Center for Healthy Aging virtual caregivers support group takes place the third Monday of each month, 1 to 2:30 p.m. To register, and for Zoom information, call Patty O’Brian, 860-628-3833.
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Telehealth During the COVID-19 era, telemedicine visits have been in high demand due to physical distancing measures and expansion of insurance coverage. Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging is offering the free webinar “Making the Most of Your Telemedicine Visit” Wednesday, Oct. 7, 10:30 a.m. Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging is presenting this program in conjunction with Meriden Senor Center. To register, call 1855-442-4373 or visit healthcare.org/virtualclasses. To connect, use the link hartfordhealthcare.zoom.us/j/92140028153.
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Boxes to Boots is also holding a fundraiser selling Flags of Appreciation for $10. The flags will be personalized and displayed in Veteran's Memorial Park on Veterans Day. Proceeds will go toward the mailing costs for the care packages. Boxes to Boots is also accepting monetary and other donations. Visit boxestoboots.org to see an Amazon wishlist of items or to make a cash donation. People can
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As people age and may be experiencing memory loss, it may become unsafe for a person to live at home. A free webinar, “Advantages of Assisted Living for Those with Memory Loss,” will be held Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2 to 3 p.m. Mulberry Gardens of Southington is sponsoring the program.
A free virtual dementia caregiving series can provide the tips and strategies to gain greater insights into caring for a loved one with dementia.
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Good luck this season, Redcoat and Spartan athletes Although football will not be the same as in years past, we will try and provide as many football-related activities as possible for our student-athletes. Other sports will have a condensed season with the hope of a postseason tournament. There are some restrictions that will be enforced at each home contest. Fans will be limited at all home events, with each student-athlete receiving game
day tickets, which they will be able to distribute to their families. They will receive these tickets a week prior to all home contests. The CCC has agreed that no visiting fans will be in attendance at games, only home
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Check the health of your trees As Eversource continues to remove stormed-damaged trees and branches following this summer’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. 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. Customers’ restoration time after a storm is greatly impacted by the extensive tree-clearing required before Eversource can repair the electric system and restore power to customers. Downed trees blocking roads also create increased public safety risks for fire, police and other first responders. The recent fierce
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‘Harvest for Homelessness’ Walk-a-Thon begins Oct. 10 Family Promise of Central Connecticut (FPCCT), a 501c3 organization that provides family homelessness prevention and stabilization services, will sponsor its 5th annual walk-a-thon.
dren in the New Britain area. With a network of 19 support and host congregations and over 200 volunteers, FPCCT provides food, shelter and case management services to its guests.
This year, to keep the community safe, the “Harvest for Homelessness” Walk-aThon will take place virtually, from a location of your choice, Oct. 10-17.
Unlike most traditional shelters, FPCCT is one of only a handful of programs in Connecticut that keeps families intact.
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State relaxes restrictions on nursing home visits By Pat Eaton-Robb Associated Press
HARTFORD — Gov. Ned Lamont rescinded emergency orders Monday that had banned most visits at nursing homes amid the coronavirus pandemic, and the state’s Health Department issued new relaxed guidelines.
The move will allow indoor visits to resume with certain conditions on screening, social distancing and hygiene.
care & Medicaid Services.
“Making the decision to limit in-person visits at nursing homes is one of the hardest Dr. Deidre Gifford, the acting things I’ve had to do as governor, but amid the outbreak health commissioner, said of this pandemic that is imthe conditions, which include limiting visitors to one pacting the lives of so many per patient at a time, are people in our senior populabased on new guidance from tion, I knew it was the right the federal Centers for Medi- thing to do,” Lamont said in
Firefighters return after battling California wildfires Associated Press
MARLBOROUGH — A group of 10 firefighters from Connecticut and Massachusetts has returned home after spending the last several weeks helping to battle wildfires in northern California.
tially worked with the Hoopa Tribe on the Hoopa Valley Reservation, which is located in the northwestern part of the state. They later helped with the response to the “Red Salmon Complex” blaze in the nearby ShastaTrinity National Forest.
The contingent left Connecticut on Sept. 4 and ini-
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A group called the CT Freedom Alliance, which includes some parents of schoolchildren, is seeking an injunction that would strike down requirements from Lamont and the state Department of Education.
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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.
Prudence Crandall Prudence Crandall Center, the oldest domestic violence program in the state, seeks financial assistance to help the agency cover the extra costs incurred throughout the summer and the anticipated costs in the months ahead. Contributions may be mailed to 594
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. Make sure your voice is heard. Visit 2020Census.gov.
Voter registration To participate in the general election, you must be a U.S. Citizen, resident of Connecticut and 18 by Tuesday, See Briefs, A16
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BHS’s Gibney Gym and Pistol Creek. All swim meets will be away this year and the district will be contacting athletic directors and aquatic directors as to their protocols for the possible allowance of fans at pool venues.
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Boy Scouts from Troop 256 of Kensington and Troop 33 of Middlefield participated in a 12-day camping trip at Northern Tier National High Adventure Base Camp in Ely, Minnesota this summer. The crew canoed and portaged 133 miles through the rural lakes of northern Minnesota and Ontario, Canada. Participating were, front row, from left: advisor Paul Argazzi, Jack Spilka, Trent Spilka, Nick Martin, Tanner Bosse and interpreter Shane Rinde. Back row: Cameron Varricchio, crew leader AJ Argazzi and Ben Pitruzzello.
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KENSINGTON- Shirley L. Brown, 96, of Kensington, widow of Robert L. Brown, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020. Born in Plainville, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Elizabeth (Kerr) Low. She was a 1942 graduate of Plainville High School. Shirley was a Kensington resident since 1955. She was formerly employed at Bristol Brass and AMF Cuno before retiring. Shirley was a member of the Kensington Congregational Church, where she sang in the choir for many years. Shirley enjoyed sewing, knitting, reading, hooking rugs, and gardening. Surviving are two daughters, Betsy B. Selner and Barbara B. Reynolds; three grandchildren, Alexander B. Selner, Jessica A. Ducki, and Mallory B. Reynolds; three great-grandchildren, Brody Selner, Iain Selner and Liam Ducki; and several nieces and nephews. Besides her husband, she was predeceased by her brothers, George Low and Francis Low, and their wives; her son-inlaw, Clyde Selner; and her niece, Susan Sena. Funeral services and burial will be held privately at Fairview Cemetery in New Britain. EricksonHansen Funeral Home of Berlin is in charge of arrangements. Please share a memory of Shirley with the family in the online guest book @ www. ericksonhansenberlin.com
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Free, reduced-price school meals available
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The Berlin Public Schools announced its policy for determining eligibility of children who may receive free or reduced-price meals served under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP), or free milk served under the Special Milk Program (SMP).
offices, and at the Berlin Board of Education Central Office. Applications may be submitted at any time. Only one application is required per household. The informaApplications for free or retion provided on the appliduced-price meals or free milk are available on the dis- cation is confidential. trict website, berlinschools.org, at district school For up to 30 operating days
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into the new school year, eligibility from the previous year will continue within the same local educational agency (LEA). No application is required if the district directly certifies a child based on a household member receiving assistance from the Supplemental Nutrition
Assistance Program or the Temporary Family Assistance program. All children in these households are eligible for free meal benefits. Under the provisions of the policy for determining eligibility for free and reducedprice meals, the determining official (Wendy Weed, Berlin Board of Education, 238 Kensington Road, Berlin, CT 06037; 860-828-6581, ext. 5008) will review applications and determine eligibility. Questions regarding the application process may be directed to the determining official.
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VINNY IANNUZZI asks: Every time Connecticut raises taxes more people leave the state. It is obvious the more we tax the worse it gets. These taxes hurt the middle class and poor more than anybody. Connecticut has both a high cost of housing and living. Also, we are the # 1 worst state to retire in.
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so that’s how I got a hold of (a House of Heroes Connecticut representative). I emailed them last year, they contacted me this year.” The night before members of House of Heroes Connecticut were going to inspect the Sztaba home, Mike Sztaba passed away. “It all happened pretty quickly for Karen,” said Dennis Buden, executive director of House of Heroes Con-
necticut. “I think she was concerned when she called us when Mike died … We rescheduled the visit, but she was concerned that we wouldn’t want to do the project because Mike had passed away. In fact, one of the core values that we have is to assist surviving spouses of veterans as well.” House of Heroes Connecticut, which was founded in 2012 by Bill May, a former Black Hawk helicopter test pilot, is a chapter of the House of Heroes national Karen Sztaba, right, comforted by Mike Sztaba's sister. non-profit organization. It Submitted photo recognizes Connecticut military and public safety veter- was when COVID-19 really “This year, be even more ans and their spouses by hit, you know mid-March to careful in selecting because providing one day, no-cost April,” Buden said. “We of COVID-19. We put a focus home repairs. The organiza- didn’t do any projects in on outdoor work versus intion has support from spon- April. I think the first project door work. We tend to be sors such as Sirkosky/ we did was the end of June.” careful about how many volLochheed Martin, PCX unteers we have at a project For now due to the pandem- … It’s for the safety of the Aerosystems, Johnson ic, House of Heroes ConBrunetti and others. volunteers and it’s also for necticut has been focusing the safety of the veteran. We Because of COVID-19, on outdoor projects. didn’t want to have a lot of House of Heroes Connectipeople inside a veteran’s “We always carefully select cut started its projects later home, particularly if it’s an the projects we do to make than usual. elderly veteran, so we’ve recertain that we have the ca“We generally start in April pability of executing the pro- ally had to be careful about with our projects and that choosing the work we’ve jects,” Buden said. done.” With the Sztaba home needing mostly outdoor work done, House of Heroes Connecticut was able to complete this project amid the pandemic.
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The Sztaba “project was the most we had at a project this year with upwards of 40 volunteers,” Buden said. “That’s really on the high side, but nevertheless, still all outdoor work and when anyone was in close quarters or working together, we tried to keep all social distancing protocols in place as best we could.”
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2. Take possession of the decedent’s property: Bank accounts, stocks and any other financial assets should be placed in an estate account and kept separate from the fiduciary’s own personal accounts. 3. Record real estate: If the decedent owned real estate,
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“We didn’t see the sun the whole time we were out there. It was completely smoke-obscured,” he said. “We were seeing smoke all day, every day. When you’re sleeping in your tent, there’s smoke. Unfortunately, that’s just California this time of year.”
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who’ve been certified to fight forest or wildfires. They must complete a rigorous training program and participate in an annual physical test, as well as refresher training. It’s part of a reciprocal aid program run by the U.S. Forest Service, which makes trained personnel available from other states to help Connecticut in case there’s a fire emergency or other natural disaster.
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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
TEC ELECTRICAL
Service LLC All Phases of Electrical Work. 24 hr. Emergency Service. Small Jobs Welcome. 203.237.2122
Gutters
Specializing in roofing, siding, kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, basement remodeling. Senior citizen discount Insured. Free est. 203-265-5200 HIC#0631937
Accepting Comm. & Resid. lawn & grounds maintenance, hydroseeding, new lawn install., 25 yrs. exp., Mbr BBB 203.634.0211;605.0616
COMM. & RES. - Lawn mowing, hedge trimHouse Cleaning ming, mulching, retaining walls, patios, walkHOME CLEANING ways, much more. Free SERVICE - Call (203) Est. 203.687.0936 518-1384
Junk Removal
Landscaping JT’S LANDSCAPING LLC - FALL CLEANUPS, we specialize in weeding all types of beds, mulching, top soil work, pruning, hedges & trees, gutter cleaning & all your landscape needs. Residential & commercial. Lic. #616311. Call today, 203 213-6528.
Masonry
Power Washing
IF YOU Mention This Ad FALL 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. 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218
Painting Int. & Ext. Free Ests. Ins. Refs. Rodrigo, (203) 565-7745.
POWER WASHING Is Spring Cleaning on THE OUTSIDE FREE Estimates #569127 Call Kevin 203-440-3279
Roofing
Yalesville Construction Specializing in all phases of residential & commercial roofing. Senior citizen discount Insured Free est. 203-265-5200 HIC#0631937
Tree Services
Roofing.Siding.Gutters. Skylights. Chimney Repair. Flashing. #0649808 203.510.3830. lmmasonryconstruction.com
JIMMY’S MASONRY Over 28 years of exp. Stonewalls, patios, sidewalks, chimneys, pool areas, fireplaces, fire pit steps, all types of masonry work. Free est. (860) 274-4893.
Roofing
POWER WASH
Looking for a friend? Find litters of critters in Classifieds.
Moving and Storage
STUFF TO SELL? Call Us.
GUTTERS DON’T WORK
GARY WODATCH - Tree Removal. All calls returned. CT#620397 Quick courteous service. 860-558-5430.
Whether it is a lost ring, wallet or a Parrot named Oliver, a Classified ad can help track it down.
203-238-1953
If they’re dirty! For gutter cleaning, Call Kevin (203) 440-3279 Fully ins. CT# 569127
GUTTERS PLUS 25+yrs. Exp. Call today for Free estimate. 203-440-3535 Ct. Reg. #578887
203-238-1953
Get Listed. Get Calls. Get Results.
ALEX MASONRY - 30 yrs. exp. Patios, Ret. Walls, Steps, Brick, Stone, Chimneys. #580443. 203-232-0257 or 203596-0652
Landscaping
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CLEAN & REMOVE Furniture, appliances, entire contents of: homes, sheds, estates, attics, basements, garages & more. *FALL YARD Clean-ups* FREE ESTIMATES. LIC & INS. 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218.
FALL IS HERE! Perfect time to overseed, and plantings. Complete lawn maint. & tree work.
Since 1867 We Are Proud To Be Your Local News and Advertising Source GARY WODATCH Hedge & tree trimming. Trim overgrown properties. Calls returned. #620397.860-558-5430
RT RELOCATION Your moving and storage specialists. Call for a free estimate. 833-668-3978.
Plumbing GEORGE J MACK & SONS - Servicing the Meriden area since 1922. Toilet, faucet, JM Lawn Care sink & drain repairs. Fall clean-up, Tree Water heater replaceService, Snow removal, ments. 15% Sr citizen Comm. & Residential. disc. Member of BBB. 860.796.8168 203-238-2820.
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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