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QU student selected for health policy fellowship

Before playing a doubles match in the Connecticut State Employees Campaign Tennis Tournament on Saturday, Gov. Ned Lamont, Department of Social Services employee Maria Raposo-Bullers, state Sen. Len Fasano and state Rep. Nicole Klarides-Ditria chose to touch arms instead of shaking hands on the court at Copper Valley Club in Cheshire.

Quinnipiac University student Bari Peyser was selected by the Physician Assistant Education Association for this year’s Student Health Policy Fellowship cohort.

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An example of bipartisan love Lamont, state politicos team up for charity tennis at Copper Valley By Greg Lederer Record-Journal staff

CHESHIRE — On Saturday morning, Cheshire played host to a state political matchup, only this one was held on the clay tennis courts at the Copper Valley Club.

In an exhibition, Governor Ned Lamont and Department of Social Services employee Maria RaposoBullers faced off against State Senator Len Fasano and State Representative Nicole KlaridesDitria as part of the Fifth Annual Connecticut State Employees

Campaign Tennis Tournament. The event enables state employees to contribute to nonprofit charities in the workplace. “I love playing the game and love See Tennis, A6

“I feel very privileged to be selected for the fellowship,” said Peyser, a second-year student who lives in Hamden. “The objective of this fellowship is to inspire and prepare fellows for lifelong grassroots advocacy — Peyser both in Washington and at home — that promotes the PA profession as an integral part of the health care profession. I am looking forward to the intensive workshop where I will learn about advocacy and policymaking processes, interact with fellow leaders, and meet with our representatives and staff on Capitol Hill.” Dennis Brown, clinical associate profesSee Fellowship, A2

No Geese Today lives up to its moniker By Jessica Simms Special to the Record-Journal

For just over 10 years, North Haven resident Alan Kendrix has been controlling geese at Mixville Park in Cheshire using his two dogs and boat. “I guess they’re happy with what I do or I wouldn’t have had that long a ride,” said Kendrix, a licensed nuisance wildlife control operator.

Kendrix’s two border collies are trained to help him with his work. Bear, an all-around geese herder and therapy dog at Masonicare, is let out of the truck first to move the geese to the water as the other dog, Sugar, helps out. Kendrix then uses his flat-bottomed boat, with a lithium ion battery and three-horsepower trolling motor, to move the geese away. See Geese, A4

Alan Kendrix, 72, of North Haven, and his border collie Bear patrol Mixville Pond for geese at Mixville Park in Cheshire. Kendrix is a licensed nuisance wildlife operator who keeps geese away from Mixville Pond. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

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sor and program director of physician assistant studies, said Peyser is an excellent student and role model. “Being selected to this highly-competitive fellowship is a true accomplishment and recognizes Bari’s passion for the profession and improving health care,” Brown said. “Policy is a driving force in decisions about the health care system and the forces that drive the health of America. By stepping up in leadership and advocacy as a student, Bari is setting the example for others to follow.” Peyser was previously elected by student peers across the nation to serve as a

“The faculty and staff in the department of physician assistant studies are very proud of all of Bari’s accomplishments,” Brown said. “She represents the mission of Quinnipiac’s PA program in developing leaders in the profession and community as well as service to others.” Peyser will take part in many activities as part of the Student Health Policy Fellowship cohort, including a virtual workshop and the completion of an advocacy project. “I am grateful for the opportunity to gain valuable skills necessary to serve as an effective leader on behalf of

PA education and the PA profession,” said Peyser, a native of Manasquan, New Jersey. “I am eager to leverage this experience for a future role in the representation of PAs in health policy debates at the local, state and national levels, and I am excited to further my knowledge and skills in the political process and health policy.

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Lexington Gardens -North Haven‘s First Planned Unit Development : A Success Story On June 19th, DonMar Development celebrated their final closing at Lexington Gardens, North Haven’s first PUD (planned Unit Development). The 76 home subdivision is now completely occupied. It was less than five years ago when the first home closed, and the rest followed at a rapid and steady rate as anyone who has driven by the site on Middletown Avenue or followed the publicity knows. Lexington Gardens had a slow and rocky start with some residents, abutting property owners, some town officials, and the zoning board strongly opposing Lexington Gardens. The objections were varied, but typical, with concerns over traffic, over-burdening the schools, density, and the affordability component. Mario DiGioia, president of DonMar, and long-time North Haven resident, argued that Lexington would be a financial asset to the town, both from a tax perspective, as well as increased patronage of local businesses. Additionally, coupled with the market rate homes priced well below any local new construction - or even new construction in abutting towns, and the 30 percent of the homes sold at “affordable” prices, he believed that Lexington would attract young professionals starting out, as well as empty nesters. Both demographics at that price point would also enjoy the carefree, low maintenance living there. DiGioia’s arguments have been born out, which has been a bonus for North Haven’s citizenship. Lexington Gardens, in fact, has become one of North Haven’s premier communities, where friendships have been created, and family relationships became closer. Lexington boasts home to 5 sets of siblings, 5 sets of parents and their children, and one set of cousins, comprising 21 of the homes. None of the fears that the residents or town officials were concerned about have come to fruition. With the impeccable appointments, property values have increased, and resale homes at Lexington do not remain on the market. This is exactly the outcome DiGioia predicted, and is overjoyed with the result, but most especially that there are 76 new satisfied and happy homeowners that are proud to call Lexington Gardens and North Haven their home and community. DiGioia added that he wanted to express gratitude to the hard-working subcontractors, and the various agencies that helped accomplish this, including, but not limited to Real Living – Wareck D’Ostillio and William Raveis with the DiGioia team as realtors, Homes Inc., the non-profit charged with affordability prices and approvals, and most especially to his son Anthony - the job foreman, and current president of the association.

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At right, border collie “Bear” waits to join owner Alan Kendrix at Mixville Park in Cheshire on Sept. 3. Kendrix is a licensed nuisance wildlife operator who along with his two border collies keeps geese away from Mixville pond. Alan Kendrix, of North Haven, prepares to launch his flat bottom boat at Mixville Park in Cheshire. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

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“… the flat-bottomed boat, the motor and the two dogs is all I need to keep the geese away,” he said. George Noewatne, director of public works and engineering, said Kendrix comes to the park at different times to monitor the geese. He usually starts in March and finishes in October.

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“That’s a full-court press every work day to keep the geese away while they begin to lay their eggs,” Kendrix said. “I have to make sure they are not comfortable on the properties that I work with.” Along with Mixville Pond, Kendrix, through his business, No Geese Today, helps with the geese problem at Lyman Orchards in Middlefield and the Yale University Golf Course. (Kendrix) “is a very wellspoken individual who knows his business well,” Noewatne said. “He certainly knows all about geese and how they react to different things … He’s been very good for us and we don’t get complaints.”

Kendrix steps up his efforts to keep them off the property before they lay their eggs.

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playing for a really good cause like this,” explained Lamont. “I love (that) the state employees step up. There is so much need out there and that is what this event is all about.” As the highlight match of the two-day tournament, Fasano and Klarides-Ditria won by the same score (8-2) as last year when they faced off against Lamont and Office of Early Childhood Commissioner Beth Bye. Fasano and Klarides-Ditria came out fast to win the opening two games of the eight-game pro set and didn’t give up the lead. “It was a lot of fun; I really enjoyed it,” said Fasano, a Republican who represents Wallingford, Durham, East Haven and North Haven in the 34th District. “The Governor is a good guy. He has a good sense of humor.”

Gov. Ned Lamont focuses on hitting the ball Saturday during the Connecticut State Employees Campaign Tennis Tournament at Copper Valley Club in Cheshire.

Lamont and Raposo-Bullers won the third and eighth games of the match. RaposoBullers was nervous and excited about playing with the Governor for the first time. “I didn’t want to let him down,” she said. “I thought it was a close match. We had a lot of deuce points. In the end, we just couldn’t pull it

through, but I think we did OK.” During the match, the players complemented each other after several long rallies. At the end, Fasano and Klarides-Ditria were given a trophy in an award ceremony. “I think there were much better volleys this year than

After playing a doubles match at Copper Valley Club in Cheshire, state Sen. Len Fasano and Gov. Ned Lamont playfully battled for the Connecticut State Employees Campaign trophy. Lamont's partner, Department of Social Services employee Maria Raposo-Bullers, is standing in the background.

last year. It was good tennis,” said Fasano. “I like playing as you get older. You have to pick a sport that isn’t as bad on the legs. You can play it any time, short or long.”

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and state Republican who represents Seymour, Beacon Falls, and Derby in the 105th district. “She is an amazing player; she is very strong,” said Raposo-Bullers.

er Jeff Mahar. “We try to have the courts stay open until November. We usually open up in April, but we got a late start this year because of COVID.” While the event has been running for five years, this is the first time that it is being held at CVC. Yale University hosted play the first three years. Players competed last year at Conard High School in West Hartford.

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munity service hours,” recalled Raposo-Bullers. “I contacted John and asked if he needed volunteers. I was volunteering my kids (and) not myself, but somehow, five years later, I’ve been working with John for a good cause."

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day, Lamont was happy to contribute to CSEC. This year’s tournament has raised close to $10,000.

the sport be moved to the spring. Fasano and Klarides-Ditria both spoke at a rally set up at the State Capitol by high school players. Approximately 1,200 people attended the event. “For high school (football), I think it is really important for the health and the spirit,” said Fasano. “You have to weigh that against the safety issue, with safe guards included. I wish they would play with the modifications put in by the CIAC.”

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Tournament Director John Rasimas spoke with CVC Tennis Chair Ken Maddalena about playing in “We didn’t need to have a lot Cheshire. of contact out there,” reflected Raposo-Bullers. “Nobody “We didn’t put 2020 on the gets that close on the court. I T-shirts this year because we think tennis is a very safe weren’t sure if we would be sport.” able to hold the tournament,” noted Rasimas. “It Over the weekend, the Conwas touch and go for awhile, necticut State Employees but it is great to see it come Campaign Tennis Tournatogether. I’m thankful for my ment crowned eight division 25 volunteers in putting on winners in singles, douthis event.” bles and mixed doubles. Pickleball was played on Raposo-Bullers has volunSunday. teered with the tournament all five years. “I think it is great to have an event like this here,” said “I joined this cause when my CVC President and Treasur- twins were looking for com-

“Every little bit helps,” stated Lamont. “If we can rally some spirits to help them donate, let’s do it. I’ll always lose one (a match) for the cause."

Saturday’s tennis capped a busy sports week for the politicos, as the fate of high school football was one of the dominant stories coming out of Hartford.

CIAC suggested alternative strategies to lower the risk of playing football this fall. DPH Acting Commissioner Dr. Deidre Gifford said her agency is unlikely to change its stance that football is a high-risk sport and should be played this year in the spring, but would review the CIAC material and give feedback. The CIAC will make the final decision on 11-on-11 football.

“I think the CIAC put forth a number of features that take it from high risk to moderate Lamont, who has stated that risk,” said Fasano. “I hope he prefers that football be that the public health will played next spring, had the see it way. I don’t think they CIAC and DPH meet last Fri- will, but I think they should.” day to discuss options. The

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Gifford and Paul Mounds, chief of staff to Gov. Ned Lamont, also pointed to last week’s rise in state COVID-19 numbers, particularly among the 10-25 demographic.

cific time on when to expect feedback, Lungarini feels the response time will be relatively short given the fact that teams are practicing right now. “They recognize that their is urgency to this (process),”

said Lungarini. Lamont has said that the decision to play football will be made by CIAC, Lungarini but Lungarini has stated on multiple occasions that it is important for member schools to have a plan that aligns with DPH, so that school superintendents don’t have to choose which recommendations to follow. In the current fall plan, all sports teams are allowed to practice in non-contact cohorts of 10 athletes through Sept. 20. At that point, the CIAC believes there will be enough data from in-person school instruction to see if the process can move to fullteam practices starting Sept. 21. The regular season would begin on Oct. 1. “The latest date we would like to have a (football) plan would be Sept. 20, but we hope to hear back sooner than that from DPH,” Lungarini said.

football rally in Hartford, Lungarini saw footage of the event on TV and said that he recognizes the passion for the sport among its players.

bit today, too,” Lungarini said Friday. “We expressed the concern that our board had in making a decision like that now. Once we know what sports are going to be affected in the winter and spring, there will be time for proposals. I’m sure that our board would give their due diligence at that time.”

“I want to commend the kids on the way they spoke and handled themselves,” said Lungarini. “They talked not about wins and losses, but what the game means to them and being around each other.”

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“That, combined with going into schools, going into colder weather, the onset of the HARTFORD — On Friday influenza season, continues morning, the Connecticut to lead the Department of football community anxious- Public Health to say that ly anticipated the outcome high-risk activities really of a meeting that could have should be avoided at this decided the fate of high point in time,” Gifford said. school action in 2020. That has been the steady take Some of the ideas were new, of the DPH on football, and but it appears likely the final it’s what prompted the CIAC conclusion will remain unto cancel the 11-on-11 tackle changed. Traditional tackle season. football will probably not be At last Friday’s meeting, played in Connecticut this which was called by Lamont fall. after approximately 1,200 After a three-hour discuspeople showed up for a “save sion at the State Capitol in the season” rally at the Capiwhich the Connecticut Inter- tol on Wednesday, Sept. scholastic Athletic Confer9, CIAC Executive Director ence presented new strateGlenn Lungarini submitted gies on how to lower the risk new safety options. These inof playing football, the state cluded using face masks and Department of Public face shields on helmets, limHealth, noting that the effec- iting the number of people tiveness of those strategies is on sidelines, personal water not yet known, reiterated its bottles and designated areas stance that football is highfor players to take their helrisk and would be better mets off and have a breath. played in the spring. The CIAC also discussed the “What they presented were idea of making changes to some new strategies that kickoffs and punt rules. The may reduce the risk of CIAC will now await a formal droplet spread and transmis- detailed response by the sion of the virus,” said DPH DPH before making its next Acting Commissioner Dr. move. Deidre Gifford. “I will say, and the CIAC acknowledged, “We came into today’s meeting with some new strategies these strategies are not to hopefully further mitigate proven. We just don’t know the perspire of droplets,” whether they will they reduce the risk of transmission said Lungarini. “We presented them to the Commissionby a little, a lot or not at all. er and look forward to her “I think the idea of pushing feedback.” high-risk sports off until we Lungarini said the Goverhave better data about whether these strategies will nor’s office and DPH were very open in their discuswork is a good idea and we would encourage the CIAC to sions and added that they were gracious with their continue to consider a later time. season for fall football,” she added. While DPH didn’t give a spe-

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Mechanics in training return to in-person classes

Now, as Gateway pursues a hybrid plan for the fall, Bell was back in class last week. He and 11 other students are taking an in-person General Motors (GM) Internship class taught by Professor and Automotive Department Chair Daniel Fuller. “This kind of work is impossible to learn just online,” said Bell. “You can’t learn everything from YouTube videos. If classes were online again this semester, I wouldn’t be in this class.” Like other institutions of higher learning, Gateway is seeking to balance public health with the need for at least some activities to occur in person while the state seeks to stem the spread of COVID-19. They are under direction to keep as much learning as possible remote. So between 90 and 92 percent of Gateway’s classes this fall are being held virtually, according to spokesperson Evie Gard. Some courses — nursing, manufacturing, automotive — require in-person clinics, Gard said, so the college worked on adjusting them to meet CDC safety guidelines. A Tuesday, Sept. 8 automative class on Gateway’s North Haven campus — pared down from an 18-student to a 12-person max — was a perfect example of one that works best in person — and how, with some adjustments, Gateway is trying to fine-tune the model. During the GM Internship

Each cohort worked on a different car. Cars ranged from mid-sized and fullsized SUVs to trucks and sedans. After each group successfully removed their car’s fuel tank, Fuller gave them a quick lesson on the different removal methods depending on the car type. By the end of the lesson each group learned about the car’s fuel tank connectors. They learned how to safely handle a fuel tank, depressurize a fuel system, and replace and inspect fuel tanks. In cohorts of three, students wore face shields and face masks at all times. For all other lab work safety glasses were required. At the end of class each student used alcohol to disin-

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During the lab the students took a few 10-minute mask breaks. They opened the shop’s garage and sat outside chatting. While on break, students talked cars and discussed some of their internships experiences. Most automotive courses are starting the semester prioritizing their hands-on lessons in case an emergency closing occurring during the semester, Fuller said. “Simulations and book work help, but to be prepared they have to learn the heavy work and get their hands dirty.” In the spring, Jailene Paez, 20, struggled to learn from her virtual automotive courses. She instead took on a full-time work schedule at a dealership in West Haven for her internship. “Online it was like I was learning to tell you what the issue was, but couldn’t fix it for you,” she recalled. Besides the issue of her face shield fogging up while working, Paez said she prefers to be in-class and taking an “extra five minutes to keep sanitized” over returning to virtual learning. Paez is one of two female students in the class. She grew up helping her dad work on cars and hopes to teach women’s automotive courses in the future along with working in a dealership.

students, compared to past semester’s classes of 18 students. After the groups removed then reconnected the fuel system, Alex Boothroye and Annie Smith used a OBD II unit to connect a computer to the car to run a diagnostics test to verify the fuel system was functioning like normal again. The group checked on the fuel pressure, engine functions, and made sure there were no leaks.

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John Bell works to remove a fuel pump during class at Gateway Community College in North Haven. Maya McFadden, New Haven Independent

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Fuller’s grading rubric for class labs is based on customer satisfaction. The group’s work must be done Before the lab, Boothroye learned from a class lecture safely, with cleanliness, and that fuel systems may be tak- thoroughly, similar to their dealership work but in class en out for reasons like a their payment is their grade. burnt out fuel pump,

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No football? Let’s wait for spring By Jeffery Kurz

It’s hard not to sympathize with the young people, many wearing their team jerseys, who went to Hartford last week to protest the decision to cancel high school football this fall. Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, the consequences to the lives of young people have been disheartening. They had to give up the things we all took for granted, like going to the prom, or a typical graduation, or even being in a classroom in the physical presence of a teacher.

Except the part about remorse. I’ll take that as a rhetorical flourish, and a pretty good one at that. Of course there’s regret; you’d be hard pressed to find anyone who wanted there to be no football this fall. As the Record-Journal reported, the rally succeeded in spurring action, or at least a meeting. Gov. Ned Lamont announced he’d meet with the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference and the state Department of Public Health. The CIAC canceled the fall football season last week. The DPH has been resolute about football, and the last thing you want to see is facts and evidence buckle under political pressure — some-

So there certainly was support. Four players who helped organize the rally were also on “Fox & Friends” that morning, which some may consider a dubious achievement — but, as they say, they were making their voices heard. I always get a little uneasy when people talk up football, probably because my science fiction-addled brain gets caught up imagining such enthusiasm being diverted to something like, let’s say, science. But I played high school football, and still regard it as one of the great experiences of my life. It was, quite simply, a challenge and a thrill you got to experience with others. So I have no serious argument with some of the points made at the recent rally, as in this one by Sheehan High School’s Jason Villano: “Without a true season, the doors that symbolize opportunity and hope are being slammed in our faces without remorse. The

reported that two Connecticut schools had temporarily shut down, with staff and others sent home to quarantine.

And, as the AP reported, other schools across the state have remained open despite there being positive test results.

So, what options remain?

Valley Regional High School in Deep River, which also includes students from Chester and Essex, shuttered after two students were diagnosed with the virus.

Clearly, a step-by-step approach is needed, with the first step being to see whether just-opened schools can remain open.

Nobody likes replacing the 11-on-11 player game with a 7-on-7 game, for the simple reason that it’s not the same game.

After a staff member in a pre-kindergarten class at Somers Elementary School tested positive, that school shut down.

thing that has not served us well on the national level. Football cannot be played with the precautions that have helped Connecticut fare relatively well during the pandemic. You can’t stay six feet away from somebody you’re tackling, for one.

Postponing the season to the spring was considered and rejected by the CIAC Board of Control, but maybe it’s time to take another look at that option. Obviously there’s no guarantee that things will be better by the spring, but a delay at least holds out hope for a return of the real thing. And consider that on the same day of the rally it was

The best option for football is to wait for spring. It’s the season of hope, after all. Reach Jeffery Kurz at 203317-2213, or jkurz@recordjournal.com.

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lack of a true football season and its repercussions is something that will be felt by myself and my fellow football players across the state for the rest of our lives.”

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The North Haven Citizen | northhavencitizen.com

Friday, September 18, 2020

Businesses & Services Attics and Basements Cleaned

Gutters

Junk Removal

Landscaping

GARY WODATCH

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

Carpentry CARPENTRY

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

Repairs, Decks & PorchHandyperson es, Sheetrock & Taping Water Damage Repairs. - 48 Free Est. Ins. MC & Visa. HOME DOCTOR yrs exp. Odd jobs & Call Bill (203) 901-2136. remodeling, former US CT. Reg. # 0647093 Navy, 15 yrs, #640689, 203.427.7828.

Electrical Services

Home Improvements

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.

IT’S ALL HERE!

Local Classified Listings.

AHEARN BUILDERS Additions, Decks, Siding, Doors, Windows, Remodeling. 860.346.0409

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

Looking for a friend? Find litters of critters in Classifieds.

HEDGE TRIMMING Mowing, top soil, grass seed, gutter cleaning, brush removal, comm./ res. HIC0622783.

LOOKING FOR A NEW RIDE? Best Selection of Used Vehicles!

HAVE DUMP TRUCK. Reg. Ins. Free on-site est. Attics, basements, garages, appliances & more. Any questions?

Gutters

GUTTERS DON’T WORK

If they’re dirty! For gutter cleaning, Call Kevin (203) 440-3279 Fully ins. CT# 569127

Specializing in roofing, siding, kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, basement remodeling. Senior citizen discount Insured. Free est. 203-265-5200 HIC#0631937

Classified Section

203-238-1953

Get Listed. Get Calls. Get Results. Landscaping JT’S LANDSCAPING LLC - FALL CLEANUPS, we specialize in weeding all types of beds, mulching, top soil work, pruning, hedges & trees, & all your landscape needs. Residential & commercial. Lic. #616311. Call today, 203 213-6528.

Masonry

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.

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

Moving and Storage

Power Washing

Roofing

POWER WASH

Painting Int. & Ext. Free Ests. Ins. Refs. Rodrigo, (203) 565-7745.

STUFF TO SELL? 203-238-1953

Yalesville Construction Specializing in all phases of residential & commercial roofing. Senior citizen discount Insured Free est. 203-265-5200 HIC#0631937

POWER WASHING

Tree Services

Call Us.

Is Spring Cleaning on THE OUTSIDE FREE Estimates #569127 Call Kevin 203-440-3279

Roofing

Specializing in tree removal, trimming, chipping & grinding. Call for free estimate. 203-945-1808.

Roofing.Siding.Gutters. Skylights. Chimney Repair. Flashing. #0649808 203.510.3830. lmmasonryconstruction.com

Landscaping

TEC ELECTRICAL

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

FALL IS HERE! Perfect time to overseed, and plantings. Complete lawn maint. & tree work.

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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 trimming, mulching, retaining walls, patios, walkways, much more. Free Est. 203.687.0936

IF YOU Mention This Ad FALL Yard RT RELOCATION Clean-Ups Your moving and Brush, branches, leaves, storage specialists. storm damage Call for a free estimate. **JUNK REMOVAL** 833-668-3978. Appl’s, Furniture, Junk, Debris, etc Plumbing WE CAN REMOVE ANYTHING GEORGE J MACK & SONS - Servicing the Entire house to Meriden area since 1 item removed! 1922. Toilet, faucet, FREE ESTIMATES sink & drain repairs. Sr. Citizen Discount Water heater replaceLIC & INS. ments. 15% Sr citizen 203-535-9817 or disc. Member of BBB. 860-575-8218 203-238-2820.

ROOFING, SIDING, WINDOWS, DECKS & REMODELING.

GROW YOUR BUSINESS

203-639-0032 email: info@ gonzalezconstruction llc.com Fully Licensed & Insured Reg #577319

Advertise with us. 203-235-1661

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