The Berlin Citizen

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Athletic Hall of Fame unveils Class of 2023

Press Release

The Berlin High School Athletic Hall of Fame has announced its 2023 inductees. The honorees are Meagan Guy (Class of 2008; basketball, softball, volleyball), Anthony Marzi (Class of 2010; baseball), Brad Olson (Class of 1975; track & field), Roger Pulito (Class of 1968; football, track & field) and Aldo Zovich (Class of 1979; football, track & field, wrestling). Adela Sarra McLaughlin, a staunch advocate for girls' sports, will be inducted as a contributor. Also, the 1999 BHS Class L state championship baseball team will be recognized, as will coach Nick Pepe (Class of 1967), who is being honored posthumously. The 2023 Berlin High School Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place at the Aqua Turf in Plantsville on April 23.

Pet salon sets up shop on Farmington Ave.

By Nicole Zappone The Citizen

Growing up in a family of farmers, Jessica Carmody said being around animals, and tending to them, was always the norm for her. Now it's her full-time job.

Last summer, Carmody opened Cuddlesuz Pet Salon on Farmington Avenue, a place where cats and dogs –even bunnies – can go to get some TLC.

Cuddlesudz offerings include nail-clipping, earcleaning, gland- and teethbrushing, and medicated baths in a state-of-the-art tub.

The salon opened in August, and Carmody has been busy since.

“I love it, and it's a great location,” the business owner stated.

See Pet salon, A8

Hubbard Elementary School fifth graders Olivia Balko and Carolina Foster participated in a TubaChristmas concert at Trinity-on-Main in New Britain recently. Conceived in 1974 as a way to honor tuba legend William J. Bell, TubaChristmas events are held around the world each winter. Balko and Foster, both age 10, were the youngest performers at Trinity-on-Main's TubaChristmas. The girls were required to learn 12 songs, and prepared for the concert by working with Hubbard band and music teacher Shelby Ryan, who also took part in Trinity-on-Main's TubaChristmas. Ryan, Balko and Foster are pictured.

Community rallied for veterans

The Berlin Lions wish to thank all the individuals and businesses that supported our recent luminary display at Veterans Park. This was truly a community effort. The event was an overwhelming success and will provide needed support to our local veterans. We wish to recognize the following businesses for their financial support.

Gold Sponsors: Hartford Distributors Inc., TOMZ Corporation, Cambridge Specialty Co. Inc., New Britain Transportation, Ever-

source, Liberty Bank and Nelson Family Limousine. Silver Sponsors: Specialty Transport Solutions International Inc., Berlin Spirits, Anixter Inc., Academy Printing. Bronze Sponsors: Stop & Shop of Berlin, Central CT Lawn Services, Home Depot of Berlin, Lyon & Billard Lumber Co., Dunkin’, JMB Plumbing LLC, Wollman Realty LLC, Amazon, Absolute Auto Center, Ratchford Eye Center, Martin Rosol’s. We’re looking forward to an even bigger display for Nov. 11, 2023. News updates with information to follow.

Fire Department Responses

James Simons, Fire Administrator for the Town of Berlin, reports the following incidents for the weeks of December 4 and 11.

December 4: School Street: Assistance call –Company 3

December 5: 200 block of Farmington Avenue: Fire alarm – Companies 1, 2 and 4

December 7: Depot Road: Fire Alarm – Companies 1, 2, 3 and 4

December 7: Depot Road: Fire Alarm – Companies 1, 2, 3, and 4

December 7: Route 9 south at exit 21: Motor vehicle accident – Companies 1, 2, and 3

December 9: Skinner Road: Structure fire –Companies 1, 2, 3 and 4

December 10: Mildrum Road: Fire alarm – Companies 1, 2 and 3

December 10: Grandview Avenue: Fire alarm –Companies 1, 2 and 4

December 10: Bannon Lane: CO alarm – Companies 1, 2 and 4

December 11: 800 block of Farmington Avenue: Fire alarm – Companies 1, 2 and 3

December 11: Savage Hill Road and Mill Street: Motor vehicle accident – Company 1

December 12: 100 block of Middletown Road: Motor vehicle accident – Companies 1, 2 and 3

December 12: 1200 block of Farmington Avenue: Motor vehicle accident – Companies 2, 3 and 4

December 12: Iris Way: CO alarm – Companies 1, 2 and 3

December 13: Berlin Turnpike and Selden Street: Motor vehicle accident – Company 3

December 14: Frontage Road at Route 9 north exit 22 ramp: Motor vehicle accident – Companies 1, 2 and 3

December 14: 300 block of New Britain Road: Assistance call – Company 2

December 14: Chamberlin Highway and Vineyard Drive: Good intent call – Companies 2 and 4

December 17: 100 block of Webster Square Road: Fire alarm – Companies 1, 2 and 3

December 17: Route 9 south at exit 21: Motor vehicle accident – Companies 1 and 2

Fire Company Designations: 1. East Berlin 2. Kensington 3. Berlin 4. South Kensington

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Discount cards

The Berlin High School Athletic Booster Association’s annual discount card fundraiser is underway. Eighteen local businesses are offering discounts. Cards are $5. To purchase a discount card, contact Tony Butrimas at butrimas@comcast.net.

Veterans in need

The Berlin Veterans Commission is looking for Berlin veterans and/or their widows who are having trouble paying for heating, medications or food. Contact Peter Galgano at petergalgano@ comcast.net or 860-6047258. All information will be confidential.

Snow ordinance

Town ordinance states that “an owner of land or buildings fronting on any street or public place ... where there is any sidewalk shall, within 12 hours of daylight, or not to exceed 24 hours of elapsed time immediately following the cessation of a storm of snow ... cause the same to be removed from such sidewalk.” Failure to abide by the ordinance “shall result in a fine after an initial warning.”

Off-leash zone

The fenced-in area at Pistol Creek, as designated by the Town Council on July 26 as a leash-free area for dogs, is open. The area is approximately 50,000 square feet, in the middle of the fairway, right in front of the handicap parking lot off Spruce Brook Road. Animal Control officers will issue Written Warnings to individuals who do not have their dogs on leashes on public property.

Kensington-Berlin Rotary Club

The Rotary Club of Kensington-Berlin meets the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at Sliders Bar & Grill, 197 Episcopal Road.

For more information about the Rotary Club, contact John Roman (jcroman2012@ aol.com) or Elaine Pavasaris (elaine@homesweethoemct.com).

Respiratory infections on the rise

By Mary Ellen Godin Record-Journal staff

As the numbers of influenza, COVID-19 and other upper respiratory infections continue to climb, doctors are advising members of the public to take a common sense approach to staying healthy and mask up if needed. “RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus infection) has deeply impacted pediatric populations,” said Dr. Ulysses Wu, infectious disease specialist for Hartford Healthcare.

“Hopefully, that has leveled off. Influenza is on the rise as well. It’s more now than compared to the last two years. It’s the most robust influenza season since 2010. We would expect that to peak earlier than past seasons.”

Connecticut hospitals and emergency departments are busy but equipped to handle more cases and the current influenza vaccine is a good match, Wu told reporters during a recent press conference.

Record-Journal staff

For the second year in a row, the Record-Journal has been named New England Newspaper of the Year among its peers by the New England Newspaper & Press Association.

The Record-Journal also received distinguished Sunday newspaper honors in this year’s contest.

Each year, the New England Newspaper & Press Association (NENPA) recognizes the region's best daily, weekly, and specialty newspapers by circulation size, along with the accomplishments of individual journalists. Awards are judged by a panel of New England newspaper readers.

The Record-Journal received Newspaper of the Year honors among daily newspapers in the 10,000 to 20,000 circulation category both this year and in 2021. The Record-Journal also re-

ceived distinguished Sunday newspaper honors for publications with a circulation of less than 25,000 this year.

Awards in all categories for 2022 were announced during an online video presentation this month hosted by John Voket, editor of the Newtown Bee.

Voket explained that the NENPA competition is the only distinction of its kind in the newspaper industry that is judged by audience members.

"New England newspaper readers are appointed to evaluate the entries from a news consumer point of view and decide which deserves the honor of being named Newspaper of the Year,” Voket said.

Entrants receive a comprehensive review, he added.

“Readers evaluate every paper’s relative strengths and weaknesses including the quality of reporting and

writing, the use of photos, design and presentation, digital offerings, overall utility and value, and general impressions like ‘Does the newspaper inform, educate and entertain, inspire, motivate or lead? Does it reflect and care about the community it serves? Does it put the interests of the readers first. Is it unique or special in some way?’”

Also recognized as distinguished newspapers in the same daily category were the Berkshire Eagle of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, the Daily Hampshire Gazette of Northampton, Massachusetts and The Day of New London.

Sunday Newspaper of the Year with a circulation under 25,000 was the Berkshire Eagle.

The Waterbury RepublicanAmerican won daily Newspaper of the Year honors in the over 20,000 circulation category, while the Spring-

field Republican won Sunday Newspaper of the Year honors in the over 25,000 category.

Annual honor

The Robert B. Dornfried Sr. Lifetime Volunteerism Award is bestowed upon a

In Brief

Berlin resident "who is dedicated to a lifetime of community volunteerism, civic duty and extraordinary service." Visit berlinvolunteerfund.com.

Volunteer

Volunteer opportunities are available throughout the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain’s fourtown service area Berlin, New Britain, Plainville and Southington. Volunteer opportunities can be found at cfgnb.org.

Wall of Honor

The Berlin Veterans Commission’s “Veterans Digital Wall of Honor,” located in the main lobby rotunda of Town Hall, is dedicated to “All Who Proudly Served and Sacrificed to Protect Our Country.” Berlin residents and their immediate family, past and present, who have served or are currently serving in the United States military can be put up on the wall. Contact Peter Galgano at petergalgano@comcast.net or 860-604-7258.

Infections

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Hospitals are at about 77% capacity, Wu added.

“The [emergency departments] are bustling across state,” the doctor said. “And if it does get to a point where it gets too high, we do have surge plans in place if we need to.”

Wu repeated his recommendation for masking and that people use them when out shopping and in crowds, or if caring for someone with a compromised immune system.

The current rise in hospitalizations has triggered mask mandates in other regions of the U.S., but not in Connecticut.

Gov. Ned Lamont told the Hartford Courant that despite the uptick across all viruses, he saw no immediate need for any mask mandate.

“I don’t see any need at this point to think of any further restrictions,” Lamont told the Courant. “When it comes to going to school, if you’re showing symptoms, please don’t go or test before you go. If you’re showing symptoms and you want to go, I recommend that you wear a mask.”

Lamont added, “There’s not going to be any need to require masks at this point, but I would say if you haven’t gotten your booster shot, get the booster.’’

The Yale School of Medicine says it may be difficult to determine whether symptoms are from COVID-19 or the flu. Therefore, anyone with symptoms should get tested, stay home, and wear a mask around others.

Other conditions such as strep throat are also prevalent and share similar symptoms, Yale said.

Yale also emphasized that people can get the COVID19 booster and influenza immunization shot at the same time.

mgodin@record-journal.com 203-317-2255

Electricity prices are spiking in Connecticut

The Connecticut Mirror

On Nov. 17, both Eversource and United Illuminating Connecticut’s two investorowned electric utilities notified state regulators that the price their customers pay for power generation will jump by roughly 50% early next year.

The announcement comes in the wake of two years of uncertainty after Eversource and UI suspended controversial rate hikes in the summer of 2020.

That incident led to an investigation by state regulators, a call from U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal to consider breaking up the monopoly and, ultimately, a new rate-setting process at the end of 2020.

A small rate decrease followed in 2021, but rates are now on the rise.

Connecticut homes are expensive to heat.

According to data from the Energy Information Administration, Connecticut had the second-highest residential electric bills on average in 2021, only behind Hawaii.

That’s because United Illuminating and Eversource are two of the most expensive investor-owned utilities in the country based on a price per kilowatt-hour basis.

Many of the investor-owned utilities in New England have some of the highest residential electricity prices in the country.

Energy costs are spiking this winter.

United Illuminating, which powers homes and businesses in Bridgeport, New Haven and 15 surrounding towns, said its average power customer would soon need to pay roughly $79 more per month for electricity.

And Eversource, which supplies electricity to customers

in Hartford, Stamford, Danbury, New London and 145 other towns, said its average customer would likely need to pay an additional $84 per month due to the rising cost of natural gas and the price of power production in the Northeastern United States.

See Electricity, A12

Locals may know the salon's new home as the building with "Joel" emblazoned across it. Coincidentally, that happens to be Carmody's husband's name, which she took as a positive sign.

“When I came across this space, it was ideal,” said Carmody, a resident of Cheshire.

“The rent is good, and the fire department is right across the street,” she added, “so it’s easy to tell everyone where I’m located.”

While a modest 500-squarefeet, Carmody said the space provides plenty of room to do the grooming, and there's even an area for pets to relax while they wait.

The town held a ribbon-cutting for Cuddlesudz on Oct. 17.

Economic Development Director Chris Edge said the pet salon is a "wonderful addition to the Kensington Village; especially with the love Berlin has for their pets.”

Cuddlesuz Pet Salon is located at 883 Farmington Ave. Appointments can be made by calling 203-535-9682.

nzappone@record-journal.com 203-317-2212

Cuddlesuz Pet Salon owner Jessica Carmody with golden retrieverMolly.

Nicole Zappone, The Citizen

Obituaries

BERLIN- Constance N. “Connie” Welch, 89, of Worthington Ridge, Berlin, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022, peacefully after a brief illness. Connie was born in New Britain, attended New Britain schools, graduating from New Britain High School.

Connie was predeceased by the love of her life, William L. Welch. It was the marriage they said wouldn’t last since they married as teenagers. They were married for over 50 years.

Connie leaves two sons and a daughter-in-law, Michael W. Welch and Leonard A. and Patricia A. Welch, all of Berlin; a daughter, Christina A. Welch of Plainville. She leaves seven grandchildren: William R. Welch, Rebecca W. Gacek, Peter W. Gacek, Michael W. Welch, Justyn T. Welch, Stormi H. Welch, Daniel W. Welch, and several greatgrandchildren, to whom she was lovingly known as Gram, Gwenna and Goga.

Connie worked for the State of Connecticut in varying capacities before retiring. She was also the proud recipient of the ‘Scouter’s Wife Award’, as a result of being the wife of ‘Boy Scout Bill.’

She will be missed for her fierce independence and love of her family. She was a tiny firecracker of a woman who was not shy

about sharing her thoughts and giving advice. Connie had great appreciation for a good meal and never encountered an object that couldn’t benefit from a proper cleaning.

Connie’s family would like to thank the many individuals who took good care of her - including the Berlin VNA, her neighbors Robert and Martha Bauman and their children Chris and Kate, Stephen and Cathy Pastuszak, Doug and Maya Meyers as well as several dear friends.

Connie’s memorial service will be held at Luddy-Peterson Funeral Home - 205 South Main Street, New Britain - from 10am-12pm on Thursday, December 22nd.

Donations in Connie’s name can be made to the Berlin Visiting Nurses Association - 240 Kensington Road, Berlin, CT 06037.

In Brief

Textile recycling

Berlin has partnered with AFAB Recycling LLC, a Connecticut-based textile recycling company. Residents are encouraged to drop off their unwanted textiles (clothing and shoes) at the Transfer Station, 19 Town Farm Lane. The Transfer Station is open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon. AFAB Recycling accepts clean, dry and bagged clothing and fashion accessories (gently used, like-new or worn) including dresses, shirts, pants, suits, coats, gloves, hats, belts, ties, scarves, wallets, purses, backpacks, totes, footwear, bedding, toys, stuffed animals and jewelry. For more information, contact Public Works at 860-828-7022 or 860-828-7069.

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Constance Welch

Eversource, UI don’t control the price of the energy supply.

The prices are set by the owners of regional power generators, which submit offers to sell power. The utilities pass those costs on to consumers without making any profit.

The utilities do make a profit from rates they charge for maintaining their power lines and distribution system in Connecticut.

Companies taking steps to help mitigate bills this winter.

Eversource and United Illuminating already dedicate a portion of their revenue from service contracts to help provide relief to lowand low-to-moderate-income households.

The companies filed a motion recently with state utility regulators to allow them to front-load that relief. In other words, rather than spread out profits to provide bill assistance over the next year, the funds would be focused primarily to mitigate bills for needy households during the winter months.

Eversource and United Illuminating also agreed to donate a total of $13 million $10 million from Eversource and $3 million from UI for energy assistance programs outside of the state’s existing program, LIHEAP.

Permanently reduce energy costs for qualifying households.

In 2020, state lawmakers passed a bill that was known as the “Take Back Our Grid” act. That legislation, for the first time, gave the state’s Public Utilities Regulatory Authority the power to develop a special set of electric rates for the lowest-income residents in the state. Earlier this year, the three members of PURA voted to create two new classes of power customers in Connecticut.

Any residential customer who is living at or below 160% of the federal poverty guidelines would see the normal cost of electricity reduced by 50%. That means an individual that takes home less than $21,744 or a family of four earning $44,400 or less would be eligible to cut their power bills in half.

At the same time, any residential power customer that takes home less than 60% of the state’s median income would get a 10% discount on

their electric rates. That group would include individuals earning $39,761 or less per year or a family of four earning roughly $76,465 or less annually.

… but not for a couple of years.

Both Eversource and United Illuminating have said they are working to implement the new discounted rates, which were officially approved in October, but the two utilities told PURA that they would be unable to achieve all of the necessary billing and accounting changes for some time.

United Illuminating informed PURA that it could take up to 11 months for the company to fully implement the new rates. And Eversource said it would potentially be 16 months before the lower rates show up on people’s power bills.

As a result, PURA gave both utilities until the beginning of 2024 to sort out the logistics and implement the new rates.

In Brief

Alert system

Sign up to receive emergency alerts and community notifications at berlinct.gov. Sign-up options include: Emergency Alerts (weatherrelated closings, fire, flood, etc.); Town Updates (nonemergency communications, announcements, elections, etc.); Public Works (construction updates, trash, utilities, etc.); Community Related (Community Center, Senior Center, Parks & Recreation, etc.).

Garden club

Organized in 1955, the Kensington Garden Club operates exclusively on a nonprofit basis for charitable and educational purposes, and for the well-being of the community. The club promotes civic beauty, encourages improvement of public spaces, raises awareness of environmental concerns and advances the art of floral design and horticulture. New members are welcome. Contact the group via kensingtongardenclub.net or Facebook.

Nzinga Center

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 primarily in the greater Plainville, Berlin, Bristol and New Britain area. For more information, visit QANC.org.

Recovery initiative

In response to the national opioid epidemic, the Central Connecticut Health District, serving the towns of Berlin, Newington, Rocky Hill and Wethersfield, debuted its “How Can We Help?” initiative. The campaign employs a dual approach, seeking to assist both individuals suffering from opioid use disor-

der and family/friends of loved ones suffering from opioid use disorder. For more information, visit ccthd.org.

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 families that cannot afford the full cost of a two-week camping experience.

Donations may be sent to: The Berlin Children’s Fund, Berlin Town Hall, 240 Kensington Road, Room 12, Kensington, CT 06037.

Adelphia Café

476 Washington Avenue North Haven, CT 06473 203-535-0149

Family owned/operated. Former proprietors of the Neptune Diner in Wallingford. Extensive menu for all tastes. Breakfasts, luncheons and special dinners. All baking on premises.

Colony Diner

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

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Athena II Diner

320 Washington Ave, North Haven, CT 06473 203.239.0663 www.athena2diner.com

Open 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Serving breakfast, lunch, & dinner. Accept Q Cards. Serving North Haven for 30 years. Daily specials and full liquor available.

LEGAL NOTICE

REVENUE COLLECTOR’S NOTICE

All persons liable to pay taxes on 2nd Installment Real Estate, and/or Supplemental Motor Vehicle Taxes (motor vehicles registered after October 1, but before August 1, 2022) supplemental to the October 1,2021 Grand List in and to the Town of Berlin, Connecticut, are hereby notified that taxes are due and payable in full January 1,2023.

Said taxes become delinquent if not paid on or before February 1, 2023.

Interest at the rate of 1.5% per month shall be charged from January 1, 2023 on all 2nd Installment Real Estate and Supplemental Motor Vehicle taxes not paid on or before February 1, 2023 subject to a minimum interest charge of $2.00. Any and all unpaid back Motor Vehicle Taxes must be paid in full before payment may be made on the Supplemental Motor Vehicle taxes.

Any person liable for these taxes, who does not receive their bill or bill(s), should contact the Revenue Collector’s Office at once, by phone at 860-828-7023 or in person at 240 Kensington Road, Room 108. Per Sec. 12130 of the Connecticut General Statutes, failure to receive a bill does not relieve one from the liability for payment.

Office: Revenue Collector Room 108 Berlin Town Hall 240 Kensington Road Berlin, CT 06037 Mail payments to: Town of Berlin PO Box 150410 Hartford, CT 06115-0410

CUSTODIAN

Maintenance workers needed for the Wallingford Public Schools to work the 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. shift. Hourly rate: $19.78 to $24.83 hourly. Requires some experience in building maintenance work.

The closing date for applications is December 28, 2022 or the date we receive the fiftieth (50) application whichever occurs first.

Apply: Human Resources Department, Town of Wallingford, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492. Forms will be mailed upon request from the Human Resources Department or may be downloaded from the Department of Human Resources Web Page.

Phone #: (203) 2942080 Fax # 203-2942084. EOE.

DISPATCHER

The Town of Wallingford is seeking responsible candidates to perform 911, police, fire and EMS emergency dispatching duties. Must be able to work under stressful conditions and be able to type information with a high rate of speed and accuracy. Must be able to work all three shifts including weekends and holidays and be able to work additional shifts beyond the regular shift schedule. Requires a H.S. or business school diploma with courses in typing and 2 years of responsible office work experience. Wages: $ 23.72 ~ $28.28 hourly plus shift differential and excellent fringe benefits. Closing date is January 9, 2023, or the date of receipt of the 50th application, whichever occurs first.

Apply: Department of Human Resources, Town of Wallingford, 45 South Main St., Wallingford, CT 06492. Forms will be mailed upon request from the Department of Human Resources or may be downloaded from the Department of Human Resources Web Page. Phone: 203-294-2080, Fax: 203-294-2084. EOE.

HEAD OF TECHNICAL SERVICES

Due to internal promotion, Cheshire Public Library seeks a new Head of Technical Services. Professional supervisory position responsible for the management & operation of Technical Services functions of Materials Management dept. Works closely with Head of Circulation to coordinate workflows. Reports to Deputy Library Director & serves on the Senior Management team. 35hr/wk, union position with excellent benefits. Includes at least one evening & Saturdays in rotation. Starting hourly rate: $37.82. MLS from an ALA accredited school of library/ information science & at least three years of relevant experience. Job description & information on how to apply available on town website at www.cheshirect.org. Cover letter, resume & references to Louis A. Zullo, HR Director, at lzullo@cheshirect. org or mail to 84 South Main Street, Cheshire, CT 06410 on or before the close of business on 1-13-23. Town of Cheshire is an EEOE, M/F/D/V.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Data Application Specialist: The Wallingford Public Schools is seeking a highly technical individual to assist in managing its organizational data system needs. Candidates must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent and 2 years’ experience working with computer software applications with 1 year working with PowerSchool, or an equivalent combination of experience and training substituting on year-for-year basis. School or district office experience is preferred.

Must possess and maintain a valid State of CT motor vehicle operator’s license and a personal vehicle to travel between schools. Compensation is $32.86 per hour plus an excellent fringe benefits package. A complete job announcement and application may be downloaded from the Department of Human Resources Web Page and can be mailed to the Department of Human Resources, Town of Wallingford, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492, or emailed to: wlfdhr@ wallingfordct.gov by the closing date of December 28, 2022.

Phone: (203) 2942080; Fax: (203) 2942084. EOE

PUBLIC WORKS

MAINTAINER IIPerforms a variety of semi-skilled tasks in road and grounds maintenance. Must possess 2 years’ experience as laborer in construction work involving operation and care of trucks and other mechanical equipment used in construction OR two (2) years training in one of the skilled trades and one (1) year of experience in construction operations OR an equivalent combination of experience and training. Must possess and maintain a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) Class B to operate equipment. (Provide a copy of your CDL license with your application) $23.73 - $27.82 Hourly. Applications may be obtained at the Department of Human Resources, 45 S. Main Street, Room 301, Wallingford CT 06492. Forms will be mailed upon request from the Department of Human Resources or may be downloaded from the Department of Human Resources Web Page.

Fax (203)-294-2084

Phone: (203)-2942080. The closing date will be the date the 50th application or resume is received or January 9, 2023, whichever occurs first.

EOE

Town of Berlin R257203

morning newspaper deliveries using your own vehicle. NO experience necessary. Must able to deliver early mornings, 7 days a week. MUST be dependable, and be able to read a route list with specific delivery instructions. We will demonstrate the route to you. Routes average 1.5 to 3 hours daily. No collections required. Not Temp Work. Retirees, Stay at Home Mom’s, and Veterans are also welcome to apply. Make extra cash to pay rent, mortgage, bills, save money, or a great vacation. Text or call Peter at 860-846-0216 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and start as soon as tomorrow morning.

SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS

Needed for Southington/ Meriden/Berlin/Rocky Hill - Must be 21yrs or older and possess a driver’s license for at least 3yrs – Paid training to acquire CDL license and endorsements available –The opportunity to bring your children to work, No Childcare$$ - Contact Sheila at New Britain Transportation (860) 8280511 ext. 221 or visit us at, 257 Woodlawn Rd., Berlin, CT

FOR SALE BY OWNER - 488B Radmere Rd. Cheshire 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bath. Large, finished basement. Contact Victor at 860-839-3707 or 860-655-8983

WALLINGFORD - 1st fl., 2 BR, KIT, lrg. pantry, DR, LR, full BA, nice porch, GAR in back.1 mo. rent & 1 mo. sec. (203) 6790032, (203)952-5243.

WALLINGFORD - 1 car GAR for rent. $120/mo. 1st mo. & sec. dep. due at signing. Please call John 203.269.1426.

FOR SALE - Affordable home in Wallingford.

Detached two-story condominium, 1244 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, & 1 car garage, available to those whose income is less than or equal to $60,840. The maximum sales price of unit 10 Sycamore Way, Wallingford, CT, is $175,921. For more information, contact Kristin Murphy at Calcagni Real Estate, 203-2651821 x1227.

PREMIUM SCREENED

TOPSOIL

$25/yard delivered, 3 yd, $100 min. delivery Call Jim 860-982-4819

BUYING ALL - Costume Jewelry, Old Watches, Gold Jewelry, Silver Jewelry, Gold & Silver Coins, Sterling Flatware, In Any Condition. Please Call Jude M. Dichele @ (203) 8681816.

TIMELESS TREASURES

ESTATE AUCTIONSIs looking to purchase estate contents. From single items to entire estates. Clean-out services available. Call Bill (203) 494-2496.

FOR CHRISTMAS - Gift certificate to Southington Country Club. Value: $1,775 asking $1,375. One avail. Call Paul 860-690-3019

TREE LENGTH FIREWOOD CALL FOR DETAILS 203-238-2149

BUYING MACHINIST TOOLBOXES - Tools & tooling, contents of machine shops, home workshops and small lathes. Call anytime 860-985-5760

COSTUME & FINE ESTATE JEWELRY WANTED - New, Old, Napier, QVC, Gold, Silver, etc. “I Pay Top Cash For Your Grandma’s Costume Jewelry Stash”. I’ll come to you. 36 yrs exp. Julie Rees-Gorneault, 203-443-9602.

WANTED Individual firearms, collections & estates including military & related items.Federally licensed firearms dealer. Gunsmith, appraisals, Richard Pleines, (860) 663-2214.

Demolition Svs Sheds, pools, decks, garages, debris removal. Quick, courteous svc. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Cell, 860-558-5430

CARPENTRY

Repairs, Decks & Porches, Sheetrock & Taping Water Damage Repairs. Free Est. Ins. MC & Visa. Call Bill (203) 901-2136. CT. Reg. # 0647093

CHRISTMAS PUPPIES!

FOR SALE Hot Tub. Good condition, buyer responsible for moving. $500. Call Chris 203927-3052

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WALLINGFORD $299,000, 59 Lupine St. 3 BRs, 1 1/2 BAs, 1 car GAR, Dutton Park Neighborhood, Near Choate Rosemary Hall. Call Linda, 561-351-7533.

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Old Machinist Tools, Lathes, BenchTools, Hand Tools & more. (203) 525-0608.

ALWAYS BUYING CASH PAIDVintage Electronics, Musical Instruments, Amps, Ham Equipment, HiFi, Radios, CB, Guitars, Audio Equipment, Antiques. 860-707-9350

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.

ANTIQUES WANTEDComic books, toys, adv. signs, military items, motorcyles, mini bikes, etc. All items considered, appraisal & estate sale services, incl. clean-outs. 40 years exp. Call or text, Gary at 203-237-4124.

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

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PREMIER ESTATE JEWELRY - Is interested in buying your fine jewelry, watches, coin collections, silver flatware, and costume jewelry. Call Bill, (203) 4942496.

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TEC ELECTRICAL Service LLC All Phases of Electrical Work. 24 hr. Emergency Service. Small Jobs Welcome. 203.237.2122

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Your moving and storage specialists. Call for a free estimate. 833-668-3978.

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