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Boys volleyball crown comes back home to Cheshire

By Sean Krofssik Record-Journal staff

CHESHIRE Cheshire

boys volleyball is once again at the top of the Southern Connecticut Conference.

The Rams, winners of nine of the last 13 SCC tournament, clinched their most recent league crown with a 3-1 win over Shelton on

Friday night, May 26 at Cheshire High School.

Cheshire, seeded No. 1, won by game scores of 2513, 23-25, 25-18 and 25-16 over the second-seeded Gaels. The Rams improved to 18-4 with their third win of the season over Shelton (13-7).

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CHS grad finds success with Sara Joy fashion line

By Christian Metzger Record-Journal staff

CHESHIRE Cheshire

High School graduate Sara Annapolen has found success post-pandemic with her custom line of women’s resort wear from her brand Sara Joy.

Annapolen forged her brand around positivity and color, personally designing all the patterns on her clothing.

Following the pandemic, with an influx of people looking to go on vacation, her homegrown business has seen a surge of success, with her line now being carried at Bloomingdales.

A 2004 CHS grad, Annapolen went to college for art and professional design and worked at a garment center in Manhattan

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Gabriel Tapp, 2, waves his flags as the procession passes his house during the Cheshire Memorial Day parade on Sunday, May 28. More photos inside.

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Bill offers absolution, not exoneration for victims of Connecticut witch trials

By Mark Pazniolas Connecticut Mirror

The state House of Representatives offered absolution, though pointedly not exoneration, to the nine women and two men hanged for witchcraft in 17th-century Connecticut, a dark and overlooked chapter of its colonial history.

By a vote of 121-30 on May 17, the House approved a resolution that was rewritten to sidestep lawyerly concerns, most notably whether contemporary Connecticut has a right to overturn verdicts reached during British colonial rule.

“We have absolutely no power to exonerate someone who was convicted under a different government,” said Rep. Craig Fishbein, a lawyer and the ranking House Republican on the Judiciary Committee.

“Connecticut was a British colony,” said Rep. Doug Dubitsky, R-Chaplin, also a lawyer. “And all of these injustices that were carried out on these people were carried out by the British, and this amendment makes that clear.”

To mollify opponents and get the measure called for a vote, the resolution’s sponsor, Rep. Jane Garibay, took the deal: Among other tweaks, Connecticut would absolve, not exonerate, the condemned “of all crimes of witchcraft and familiarities with the devil.”

The resolution still would assert “misogyny played a large part in the trials and in denying defendants their rights and dignity” and that “Connecticut apologizes to

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William Schloat told lawmakers, “If I had a time machine, I would travel back to Hartford in the 1600s to help the people who are being accused of witchcraft.” Two rows behind him, at right, is Rep. Jane Garibay, sponsor of the exonerationresolution. Mark Pazniokas, The Connecticut Mirror

the descendants of all those who were indicted, convicted and executed.”

The apology was galling to at least one lawmaker.

“I’m gonna say it. I’m really not sorry,” said Rep. Jason Perillo, R-Shelton. “Nobody from my family was here. And I’m looking at a lot of other folks. Nobody from your family was here.”

Garibay said the apology was important to descendants of the condemned witches who attended a public hearing of the Judiciary Committee in March.

“They’re not asking for money, ” Garibay said. “The only thing they’re asking is that as a community we say, ‘We

are sorry this happened to you. ’”

Garibay is a Democrat from Windsor, a community settled by the English in 1633, just 14 years before the village turned on one of their own, hanging Alice Young.

Young was the mother of a daughter who escaped an epidemic that claimed neighboring children in 1647, a source of envy and suspicion ingredients in witchcraft accusations that persist, often directed at women.

The May issue of Scientific American reports that every year more than 1,000 people still are “tortured, expelled

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The 2023 CIAC state baseball tournament will be dedicated to Bristol police Lieutenant Dustin DeMonte, who was killed in the line of duty in the fall of 2022.

Each year, the CIAC dedicates its baseball state tournament in honor of an individual closely connected to high school baseball in the state.

DeMonte settled in North Haven, but came of age in Middletown. He was a catcher and pitcher on the Middletown High School baseball team, graduating MHS in 2005.

A writeup on the CIAC website states, “Coaches and friends recall Dustin as a quiet leader, who led by example.”

DeMonte’s uniform number in high school was 51, and the Middletown High baseball team honored the former player this season by wearing No. 51 patches on their jerseys.

The CIAC baseball state finals will be played at Mid-

dletown’s Palmer Field on Friday, June 9 and Saturday, June 10. A brief pregame

ceremony will take place on June 10 to formally honor DeMonte and his family.

Boxes to Boots

Berlin-based non-profit Boxes to Boots, 28 Chamberlain Highway, sends care packages to members of the U.S. military serving overseas. To learn more about the organization and its needs, visit boxestoboots.org.

Mentoring

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut is an affiliate of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, the 119-year-old national youth mentoring organization. Based in Hartford, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut offers life-changing programs to at-risk children. Learn more about Big Brothers Big Sisters by visiting ctbigs.org.

Land Trust

In Brief Tournament dedicated to fallen officer

The Cheshire Land Trust is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization committed to conservation. The organization is wholly funded by members. For more information, email CheshireLandTrust@gmail.com.

Scarlett Sugrue, 4, waves as the parade goes by along South Main Street in Cheshire on Sunday.MorephotosonPageA10. Bill Shettle, Special to the Record-Journal

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Marines sought

The Marine Corps League, Hardware City Detachment in New Britain is actively looking for new members. You do not have to live in New Britain to be a member. The Hardware City Detachment regularly supports local veterans and their families in need, and participates in many local celebrations and remembrances. The Hardware City Detachment meets the first Wednesday of the month, 6:30 p.m., at the Berlin VFW, 152 Massirio Drive. For more information, contact Sal V. Sena Sr. (860614-6188, 4mermarine69@ gmail.com) or Al Urso (860747-0677, alurso@cox.net).

Reader app

The OverDrive reading app has been discontinued. The Cheshire Public Library is advising patrons to switch to Libby, OverDrive’s newer app. For more details about the switch to Libby, visit cheshirelibraryblog.com.

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Cheshire FD

Applications for membership to the Cheshire Fire Department are always welcome. Visit cheshirefd.org.

Symphony

The Cheshire Symphony Orchestra is in its 37th season under the direction of Dr. Hilarie Clark Moore. For information about joining, visit cheshiresymphony.org.

Yard clean-up

The Town of Cheshire provides a container at 1304 Waterbury Road (adjacent to the Town Garage) for disposal of residential grass clippings and leaves.

Preservation CT

Preservation Connecticut is a nonprofit historic preservation organization established in 1975 by a Special Act of the Connecticut General Assembly as the Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation. For over four decades, Preservation Connecticut has championed the protection of community assets. Visit preservationct.org.

Tree trimming

Eversource has contracted with Lewis Tree Service, Inc. for the annual tree trimming to ensure the safety of overhead wires. Lewis Tree Service will be contacting homeowners in Cheshire, and will be trimming and removing debris over the next several months. Approximately 20 miles of corridor will be inspected and trimmed as necessary.

Street sweeping

The Cheshire Public Works Department is in the process of sweeping town roads.

A map of the areas in the order they will be swept is available on the town website. Residents can assist Public Works by sweeping sediment from sidewalks into gutters and moving cars which would interfere with sweeping operations. Sweepers cannot pick up brush, branches or yard waste. Operations are expected to be completed by mid-June, weather permitting.

Municipal office hours

Most Town of Cheshire offices are open 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, with the following exceptions: the Registrars of Voters office is open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday; the Human Services office is open 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and by appointment; the Collector of Revenue office is open for extended hours on tax deadline days.

Counseling

Youth and Family Counseling is provided at no cost to Cheshire school aged children and their families. Individual, family and group therapy sessions are available. Clients are seen either in the Town Hall or at school. Daytime or evening sessions can be arranged. For more information or to make a referral or an appointment, contact the Youth and Social Services Department at 203-2716690.

Fingerprinting

Cheshire residents and individuals employed by, or seeking employment with, a business in town may come to the Cheshire Police Department and have their fingerprints taken.

Fingerprinting services are available Mondays and Saturdays, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. There is a $5 fee. Photo identification is required. Applicants are required to pre-enroll with the Connecticut Criminal History Request System (ct.flexcheck.us.idemia.io/ cchrspreenroll).

Fingerprints for pistol permit applicants will only be taken when a complete application packet is ready to be turned in.

Car seat inspection

To schedule an appointment, contact Cheshire police officer Kristian Johnson at 203-271-5544. Arrange to bring your child and all safety seat instructions to the inspection. For more information on child safety and safety seats, visit Safekids.org.

ART HEALS

ART HEALS is a free program for Cheshire adult residents who are temporarily or permanently homebound because of medical, emotional or physical difficulty. The confidential program was suspended during the pandemic and is now open. It involves up to six lessons with a professional art teacher from Artsplace in the client’s home. No experience or art ability is necessary.

At the conclusion of the program the artwork is framed and returned to the client. For more information or to enroll in the ART HEALS program, contact Joan Pilarczyk at 203-272-2787, or jpilarczyk@cheshirect.org.

Certification

Eversource is partnering with Housatonic Community College and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local Unions 420 and 457 to prepare the next generation of electrical lineworkers in

Connecticut. The Lineworker Certificate Program provides students valuable training in the electric utility industry and the opportunity to progress into Eversource’s paid apprenticeship program.

Visit Eversource.com for more information on the certification program and to stay updated on the next available class.

Theater

Castle Craig Players, Meriden is celebrating its 30th

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La Leche League

La Leche League of Hamden/North Haven meets the second Wednesday of each month at Grace & St. Peter’s Church, 2927 Dixwell Ave., Hamden. Attendees from throughout the greater New Haven area are welcome. RSVP to Anne.M@ LLLCT.org.

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R-J EDITORIAL: Hotline helps older population

Elder abuse comes in many forms and far too often those in this demographic do not have the connections or resources needed to fight back. A hotline project is working to address that injustice by giving older people a way to protect themselves and get support.

Record Journal reporter Cris Villalonga-Vivoni recently wrote about elder abuse, a nationwide problem and one that continues to be underreported, according to Audrey Grove, director of CareConnect Navigator at Masonicare, a Wallingford-based not-for-profit provider of senior living and healthcare.

Nationwide, an estimated 10% of adults 60 and older will experience one or more forms of elder abuse during any given year, according to the federal Department of Justice.

Elder abuse runs the gamut of painful experiences and can include caregiver neglect and financial exploitation as well as psychological, sexual or physical abuse, writes Villalonga-Vivoni, citing Department of Justice findings. The resulting trauma can result in “increased chance of

mortality to financial loss to disruptions in relationships.”

A common and disturbing exploitation involves frauds and scams. Grove told Villalonga-Vivoni that seniors can be easy prey as they may be isolated and looking for connections to others. Their knowledge of internet safety may not be the best, either, Grove explained. For instance, romance scams often foster a friendship with a senior ultimately resulting in the scammer asking for money. Most seniors only realize they’re being exploited after it’s too late, she said.

Scams often prey on fear, Grove said, describing how a scammer can frighten an older person with a phone call saying a family member was arrested and needs money to get out of jail.

In 2021, the state’s Office of Attorney General William Tong created the Elder Justice Hotline. The service provides seniors a place to report abuse and get help with issues that may require financial, criminal or social services to address their situations.

“We provide this resource so that people aren’t alone.

They have someplace to turn and can get someone in the Attorney General’s office to focus on their issues personally,” Tong said.

The Elder Justice Hotline has assisted hundreds of Connecticut seniors experiencing elder abuse, typically fielding 70 calls a week, through its 1-860-808-5555 number. Those statistics show this service is needed and being used.

The idea was to create a “ one stop shop” for seniors, making it easier to find and use the many available resources. Hotline operators can immediately connect callers with the right department or authorities for a wide range of needs: hous-

ing, food insecurity, health insurance and legal assistance. There’s a follow up call, too, to ensure that the issue is resolved.

Having a phone line with a live staff member was an important piece of creating the service, as older people may not like or have easy access to the internet. They also need to connect with a human voice and not an automated message.

“This hotline will help law enforcement, as well as family and friends, protect our most targeted and vulnerable population. Our older populations sometimes have difficulty and fear when they are trying to report that they are a victim. This will be a

tremendous help,” said James Rovella, the commissioner for the state department of emergency services and public protection, in a press release announcing the hotline.

Giving older people a hotline at times it’s a lifeline provides them access to a wide range of support services. It means they do not have to be alone as they sort out what can be a confusing and, at times, dangerous world. The components of this hotline assistance reflect a compassionate and resultoriented approach. The hotline can help our elderly population stay healthy and safe and let them know they are valued. “Elder justice” says it all.

Cheshire junior middle hitter Will Allen was the tournament MVP with 15 kills, two aces and two digs.

“This feels really good,” Allen said. “I love all of my team. We were super-efficient and didn’t let the ball hit the floor.

“We were just super-focused tonight. This was huge after last year losing to them in the finals. This is for all the seniors from last year’s team. That loss drove us this whole season.”

Matt Lilback also came through with 13 kills, three digs and two blocks.

“With Matti Lilback and Will in the middle you can’t get a break on them,” Cheshire coach Sue Bavone said. “Our middles take care of business. Connor (Hayes) has has come along nicely on the right side after being on the outside last year.”

Shelton was the reigning SCC Tournament champ after defeating Cheshire, 3-2, in last years final.

“That championship we lost last year was tough to swallow not because we lost, but I didn’t like the way we

fought in that game,” Bavone said. “We folded and didn’t come out with confidence. When we went up 2-0, we didn’t push through.”

Cheshire has been in every SCC final since 2016. The exception was 2020, when spring sports were not played due to the pandemic.

“That speaks the commitment we have from our coaches,” Bavone said. “Our same coaches are here all of

the time. There isn’t a lot of turnover in our program with our staff. Our standards and traditions are held from year to year to year. The kids just buy into it and we keep it going.”

Cheshire defeated Shelton in both meetings during the regular season, 3-2 on April 21 and 3-1 on May 10. Last Friday, Cheshire was never threatened in a onesided opening game. Allen

led all attackers with five kills, including the slam to end the game at 25-13.

After the Gaels led 4-3, Cheshire exploded for an 186 run. Jason Cafourek and Jacob Daddona had long service runs for the Rams as they built up the lead. Connor Hayes had a pair of blocks in a runaway opening set for the hosts.

Game 2 was anything but a laugher for either side.

Cheshire jumped out to a 11-6 lead and Shelton responded with a big performance by senior outside hitter Thomas Kopec, who slammed down four clutch kills as the Gaels evened the match at 1-1. Kopec led the Gaels with a team-high 13 kills in the match.

Late in the set, Daddona had a slam from setter Matthew Irizarry as the Rams closed to within 23-22, but a net violation on the next point gave the Gaels set point.

Two points later Shelton clinched the set on a missed serve, Cheshire’s ninth of the set. Cheshire also had two net violations in that sloppy second game.

The third set was similar to the Game 1. The foes were tied 4-4 when the Rams exploded for a 17-6 run behind potent offense from Lilback, Allen and Hayes as Irizarry set the table.

Shelton fended off four set points, but Allen finished it with a slam on the left side as Cheshire rolled to a 2-1 lead.

Cheshire used a 12-4 run in the midst of Game 4 to go up 19-9. Lilback had four kills and a block during that run. Daddona also had a long service run in a game filled with Shelton errors. Lilback finished the match with a kill.

“This means everything after losing to them last year,” said Irizarry, who had 37 assists on the night. “We came out here like any other game. We had beaten the twice this year and we knew what we were up against. We got our serves in and played well.”

Cheshire’s Will Allen was named MVP of the 2023 SCC boysvolleyballtournament. Record-Journal photo

from their homes or killed after being charged with witchcraft using magic, usually to cause harm.”

Leading religious figures and founders of Connecticut played roles in the trials. John Haynes and Thomas Welles, the first and fourth colonial governors, were magistrates at the trials. Hartford’s founder, the Rev. Thomas Hooker, endorsed them.

The First Church in Windsor acknowledged complicity in 2017 and apologized for its role in the hanging of Young and another woman, Lydia Gilbert, during a time of unexplained deaths.

Garibay had to overcome skepticism about the need for the General Assembly to follow suit, as descendants of the executed had urged at the public hearing.

House Speaker Matt Ritter, D-Hartford, acknowledged he had to be convinced.

“Traditionally, we do not do resolutions in the House, because you could go down a lot of rabbit holes. This one’s been worked on very hard,” Ritter said.

By rabbit holes, Ritter meant a fear that the House could be drawn into regular debates on matters not germane to the General Assembly or that have “no direct nexus to Connecticut.”

“We will be very firm in the future,” Ritter said. “Otherwise, we get opining on foreign policy in the United States government all day long. And we have two U.S. senators and five congressmen who do a fine job doing that for us.”

Garibay told the House the resolution was relevant.

“This complements the work that we are doing in the General Assembly by taking another step towards the justice that this government, our state, all of us, are constantly working towards,”

Garibay said. “It is far from frivolous.”

During the floor debate, Fishbein, R-Wallingford, took issue with the claims of misogyny. He read the names of a half-dozen men who were indicted on witchcraft charges, not all of whom were convicted.

“All appeared to be non-female, and therefore, it’sa people bill and not a women’s rights sort of initiative,” said Fishbein, who also serves as a Wallingford town councilor.

Dubitsky claimed a measure of absolution, or least vindication, for himself.

His challenging, and quotable, questions at the public hearing about whether the condemned could be proven innocent went viral, drawing ridicule: Did he really need evidence that Alice Young was not a witch?

Dubitsky said during the floor debate that he simply was exercising due diligence.

“We didn’t know at the time of that Judiciary Committee meeting what these people had been accused of, what they had been convicted of, and what the disposition of those convictions were. So I asked for some of that evidence,” Dubitsky said. “Well, silly me.”

All 98 Democrats voted for the resolution, joined by 23 of the 53 members of the Republican minority.

This story appeared at ctmirror.org, the website of the Connecticut Mirror.

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Bavone noted that the MVP award could have gone to three different guys.

“The thing I love about this team is we have five hitters well over 100 kills,” Bavone said. “That tells you Matt is really distributing the ball and getting it to everyone and sharing the wealth. It’s hard to shut down one guy on our team, which is how I like it. I don’t like everything resting on one kid’s shoulders.”

SCENES FROM CHESHIRE’S MEMORIAL DAY PARADE

Photos by Bill Shettle, Special to the Record-Journal

for over a decade. After being laid off in 2019 following the closure of the business, and looking to support her seven-month-old child, Annapolen spent her summer brainstorming an idea for a fashion company as a way to tap into her artistic passions.

Annapolen had long held an interest in fashion, being named the best dressed of her senior graduating class. She also translated her artistic works into paintings, having taken an AP art class and falling in love with the medium.

One of her works actually hung inside the guidance counselor’s office at the high school for many years, she explained.

Opting to combine both of her skills into her new business venture, Annapolen founded Sara Joy.

Dressing well is part of what makes Annapolen feel positive and creative in her life,

and she wanted to bring that same mentality forward in how she designs her pieces.

“I have always been into fashion. I like to say since I was born I have always been an artist,” Annapolen said. “Some of my friends used to call me like a Hallmark Card because I always had journals of happiness quotes. When my son was born, I went through the experience of postpartum anxiety and I had to really dig deep and learn the tools, how to handle all of this, new motherhood, and the mental weight of everything.”

“One of my avenues of find-

ing this happiness is getting dressed and it's a form of self-expression. I like to call it dopamine dressing, when you put on an item of clothing and it makes you feel so good inside,” Annapolen explained. “So the general inspiration for the brand and what I do is all about choosing joy and empowering positivity in others, even in tough chaotic times.”

Beginning her new venture had its difficulties. As she began production on her first line, which was being manufactured in India, the factory ended up being shut down during the initial spread of COVID-19.

Despite the hurdle, Annapolen was still committed to spreading the word about her brand and pushed ahead, opting to make tiedye masks and coloring books with her designs while also hosting virtual art parties over Zoom where people could color and connect with each other in spite of the distance.

“I originally envisioned traveling to promote the brand, going to Miami for a photo shoot, all of these extravagant plans that couldn't happen. But what was amazing about it was that it turned into such a local community

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Sara Annapolen poses during a promo shoot in one of her own summer-wear resort dresses. Contributed

effort and growing a following,” Annapolen said. “There are some strange blessings to that time that I was home all the time, so I was able to work so much. Which sort of sounds crazy, but I do believe that it gave me a chance to be fully immersed in what I'm doing.”

Living in Cheshire and growing up in the school system helped her foster her artistic talents. Annapolen cherishes the experiences she had in AP art and being able to express herself in a way that allowed her creativity to flourish.

“It's just a beautiful thing, to see that resilience and perseverance, ” said Pamela Pekerman, founder of the Hustle Like a Mom entrepreneurship group a community based around helping grow the success of small businesses started by moms. Pekerman met Annapolen at a networking event and helped her launch her business after being inspired by Annapolen’s clothing styles.

One of the strengths of Annapolen’s line is not only her designs but that she also makes her own fabrics for the dresses as well, said Pekerman.

“I thought that that was a remarkable story to tell because it was so unique, because nobody's out there doing that. They're in the market buying fabric for sketches that they've made, yes, but she actually is an artist who puts her finger on the fabric in a way that others aren't doing. And so I was blown away with that,” Pekerman said. “She brings so much energy and joy and resilience that there's going to be that takeaway for somebody who wants to be inspired.”

According to Pekerman, small businesses run by mothers are on the rise postpandemic and the success of Annapolen’s venture is an encouraging sign for the future of woman-led en-

trepreneurship across many fields of business.

Annapolen meanwhile wishes to continue to expand.

Now a mother of two, she has collaborated with other

companies to create spraypainted New York-themed jackets and painted pieces for the Faena Hotel in Miami.

“I hope to see more of those artistic collaborations as I think that they'll help me find my niche and to grow as a fashion designer and with the resort wear collection,” Annapolen said. “I'm so proud of what I've accomplished up to this point and I'm really excited to share it with the world.”

Further details about Sara Joy can be found online at shopsarajoy.com and on Instagram.

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Condos, offices, windows. Oven & Fridge free. Refs. 16 Years Exp. Fabiana, 203.565.7745.

HOUSECLEANINGHousekeeper. Offices. Have many years of exper. Refs. 203 4999992, (203) 630-7921.

GUTTERS PLUS 25+yrs. Exp. Call today for Free estimate. 203-440-3535 Ct. Reg. #578887

HOME DOCTOR - 48 yrs exp. Odd jobs & remodeling, former US Navy, 15 yrs, #640689, 203.427.7828.

JT’S LANDSCAPING

LLC - Spring CleanUps, we specialize in weeding all types of beds, mulching, top soil work, pruning hedges & shrubs, & all your landscape needs. Residential & commercial. Lic. #616311. Call today for free estimate, 203-213-6528.

RT RELOCATION

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

TREE BROTHERS TREE EXPERTS - Specializes in all aspects of tree removal and trimming with twenty five years of experience. We offer a free quote and military and first responder discount. Call 203-5122453.

SPRING CLEANUPS JUNK REMOVAL Tree Removal, Fence Work & more! No job too small or large. 860.719.3953

ALEX EUROPEAN MASONRY - 30 yrs. exp. Patios, ret. walls, steps, brick, stone, chimneys. Lic#580443. 203-2320257 or 203-596-0652

OVER 35 YRS EXP Stonewalls, patios, sidewalks, chimneys, pool areas, fireplaces, fire pit steps. Free est. 860.274.4893.

#1 PAINTER’S EDGE Ext. & Int. Painting. Sheetrock.Popcorn Repair. Wallpaper Remv’l. Decks. 25 yrs exp. Free est. Sr. disc. #0656136. Ins. 860.538.5520

BLACK MAGIC - Sealcoat, asphalt repair, line striping, stone drives instal’d. HIC0666763. Ins. 860.997.0637.

A pressureless house washing system can save you money, ask how! The Power-Washing Kings. House & roof washing, decks, patios, etc. Others Wash We Clean! 860.839.1000 thepowerwashing kings.com

POWER WASHING Is Spring Cleaning on THE OUTSIDE

FREE Estimates

#569127 Call Kevin 203-440-3279

POWERWASHING

Painting Int. & Ext.

Gutters Cleaned Free Ests. Ins. Refs. Rodrigo, (203) 565-7745.

TEC ELECTRICAL

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

Let Us BEAR Your Junk! Junk Removal in CT

LUNO MASONRY - We deal in all types of masonry, repairs & new projects, decks. Refs. avail. Free ests. Lic. HIC0643330 & Ins. Call 203.770.9273.

PATIOS, WALKWAYS, Stonewalls, Steps, Concrete, Repairs, Etc. Free Ests. #0648556 203.808.6886 arnoldsmasonry.com

#1

Insurance claim.storm damage.roofing.siding. gutter.chimney flashing. Office:203.754.3071

Cell:203.510.3830

Stormshieldct@gmail. com HIC.0664452

A-1 QUALITY POWERWASHING Low Rates Call Dennis 203.630.0008

Roof Repair or Replacement, Chimney Repair, Skylight Replacement. Free est. CT #0651199 (860) 877-3006

TREE REMOVAL

Storm Damage, Stump Grinding, Chipping, Lots Cleared, Trees/ Shrubs Inst’d, Free Ests. Fully Ins’d. Lic #558031. 203.619.2301.

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