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Division over presidential race reflected in local voting By Mary Ellen Godin Record-Journal staff
Democratic presidential candidate Joseph Biden topped Hillary Clinton’s 2016 performance in Connecticut while President Donald Trump’s support dipped in some area towns. Results showed Connecticut, although reliably blue, is nearly as divided as much of the rest of the country. Trump lost support in Wallingford, which went for him in 2016, 48.33 percent to Clinton’s 47 percent. This year, Trump garnered 45.89 percent of the vote to Biden’s 52.6 percent. In legislative races, Trump’s decline is believed to have helped some Democratic candidates.
Supporters of President Donald Trump and now President-elect Joe Biden wave flags and hand out information to arriving voters outside an early voting polling station in West Palm Beach, Florida during early voting on Friday, Oct. 30. Rebecca Blackwell, Associated Press
Trump picked up some support in Meriden where he netted 39.43 percent of the city’s votes as compared to 38.59 percent in 2016. Trump also won Southington with 50.43 percent of the vote, but it
was less than the 53.10 percent he took in 2016. Trump also won in Berlin. In Cheshire, Trump claimed 46 percent of the vote in 2016 but that support dropped to 42.19 percent this time. See President, A6
CIAC delays start of winter season By Bryant Carpenter and Greg Lederer Record-Journal staff
A winter sports season is still a possibility for high school athletes in Connecticut. It just won’t be starting on time, or look the same.
In an email sent Thursday, Nov. 5 to its member superintendents, principals and athletic directors, the CIAC announced it is delaying the start of winter sports, which had been scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 21, in order to have time to review
upcoming recommendations from the Connecticut Department of Public Health. While the CIAC is still waiting on See CIAC, A2
North Haven is one of 68 communities across the state to enter the coronavirus red zone. The color coded status for cities and towns is updated each Thursday and represents two weeks of cases. The trigger for red status starts at a rate of 15 cases per 100,000 people per day. North Haven reported 80 cases Oct. 18 to 31. The changes that come with the red status include issuing a public health alert, advising high risk people to stay home, limiting trips outside of the home and gatherings with non-family members, canceling public events and limiting community gathering points. With COVID-19 cases on the rise, Phase 2.1 went into effect in Connecticut last Friday. The changes include reducing the capacity of indoor restaurants to 50 percent, with a maximum of eight people per table. Outdoor venues are reduced to 25 percent capacity with social distancing and masks required. — Citizen report
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the DPH report, some of the likely elements can be gleaned from some major announcements made by Gov. Ned Lamont.
port not yet in hand, a new timeframe will be formulated at a CIAC Board of Control meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 17.
At least that’s how it was mapped out in the original CIAC plan for winter. Bear in mind, while the CIAC did sanction a fall season for soccer, field hockey, cross country, girls swimming and volleyball, the fall season does not include state tournaments.
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Lamont underscored that last week, noting that he was working in conjunction with Massachusetts and Rhode Island in prohibiting interstate play. “We were having a lot of people coming in from out of state for hockey tournaments and we’ve got to stay closer to home,” he said.
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On top of that, regional youth hockey tournaments staged in late summer and early fall in various New England states were traced to COVID-19 outbreaks, including in Connecticut, and prompted some rinks in Massachusetts and New Hampshire to shut down. The CIAC has already prohibited its winter teams from traveling out of state or hosting out-of-state teams this winter.
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Also at that Board of Control meeting, the CIAC will release its winter sports plan. Prior to the 17th, the CIAC, which has already heard Regarding the winter season, from the committees of its Lamont decreed that athletes various winter sports on who play moderate-risk COVID-19 plans, will meet sports, such as basketball, with its Sports Medicine hockey and gymnastics, will Committee to review the adhave to wear masks while vice from the Department of competing. Public Health. Also, teams in those The CIAC and DPH went sports won’t be able to travel through this exercise leading or host teams from out of into the fall season, which state. was also delayed due to the Lamont also pulled the plug coronavirus pandemic. on high-risk sports for the By and large, the two agenrest of 2020. Those sports incies were in agreement over clude wrestling and 11-onthe fall plan devised by the 11 tackle football. CIAC. The minor exception was girls volleyball. The The CIAC announceDPH recommended the girls ment came as COVID-19 either play outdoors or play case numbers are on the indoors wearing masks. The rise. CIAC surveyed its volleyball “We’re doing everything we programs, indoors with can to allow our sports and masks was deemed the betschools to go as best as we ter option and the season can, doing everything we proceeded accordingly. can to keep you safe because The major exception was we’re not out of the woods football. With the state’s yet,” Lamont said Nov. 5, COVID-19 numbers low at several days after rolling the time, the CIAC wanted to back some elements of his stage a traditional 11-onPhase 3 re-opening plan. 11 season. The DPH, deem“We’ve got some work to do, ing the tackle game high risk and that’s true of our state, for spreading COVID-19, which is still eighth-lowest recommended the season be in infection rate in the coun- pushed to the spring and try, but I take no solace in that less risky alternatives, that at all,” the Governor such as non-tackle 7-on-7, added. “There is risk and be substituted for the fall. I’ve seen what’s going on in Considerable back and forth some of those other states, followed. Football players where there’s an infection rate of 30 and 40 percent. So staged a rally at the State Capitol in hopes of saving let’s err on the side of cautheir season and the CIAC tion a little bit longer.” followed up with a proposal The CIAC is waiting to reon ways to reduce risk. ceive a full set of recommenThe DPH held firm and the dations from the Department of Public Health on the CIAC wound up canceling its 2020 season. As a reupcoming winter season. placement, the CIAC folThe CIAC had planned to lowed the lead of most begin practices on Nov. 21 neighboring states and set and games on Monday, Dec. up a late winter/early spring 7. Instead, with that DPH re- campaign for football.
That season is still scheduled to run late February through mid-April. It would come right on the heels of the winter campaign, which will culminate with a CIAC state postseason in midFebruary.
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with the food drive as well. They delivered bags to homes and will retrieve them Saturday, Nov. 14 between 9 and 11:30 a.m. Gift certificates or cash donations can be made toward the purchase of perishable items. Checks should be payable to North Haven Congregational Church. Note “Food Drive” in the memo line. The Thanksgiving food delivery will occur on Saturday, Nov. 21; Christmas delivery will happen on Saturday, Dec. 19. For more information and a list of specific food items needed, call the North Haven Congregational Church at 203-239-5691.
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“It’s been a very interesting year for politics especially locally,” said Corey Nash, a former Republican town chairman and co-host of the political podcast “Cheshire Cast.” “People started to see through some of the fear mongering on some of the issues. Unfortunately, some of the members of the GOP highlighted supporting police” with little explanation. “What does that mean?”
The 34th state Senate seat is also an indicator of a divided electorate. The district was held by Republican Len Fasano and was handed off to Republican Paul Cicarella. The 34th District includes the towns of Wallingford, East Haven, part of Durham and part of North Haven. Cicarella defeated Democrat April Capone in the race for the open seat. Unofficial results showed Cicarella leading Capone 28,444 to 22,571.
unpopularity statewide, the three towns are a GOP stronghold. Cella doesn’t think the political division will end until the system gives voters “real choices.” “...there is no ability for third parties to represent the middle,” Cella said. “You have to go to the polls to keep out the lesser of two evils.”
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Democrats sweep U.S. House races
Local residents favored Trump
All five incumbent U.S. representatives won reelection in Connecticut, completing a sweep for Democrats in a state that has not sent a Republican to Congress in over a decade.
As Election Day ground on into “election week,” it became increasingly clear that Democrat Joe Biden would oust President Donald Trump from the White House. Late-counted ballots in Nevada, Pennsylvania and Georgia continued to keep Biden in the lead and offered him multiple paths to victory.
nia, Wisconsin and Michigan — that Trump narrowly won in 2016. Biden also made historic gains in the Sun Belt, becoming the first Democrat to win Arizona since 1996. He also held a narrow lead of more than 7,000 votes on Saturday in Georgia, where a Democrat hasn’t won since 1992.
The questions, rather, were these — where he would win, when it would happen and by how much. On Saturday, Biden captured the presidency when The Associated Press declared him the victor in his native Pennsylvania at 11:25 a.m. EST.
In Connecticut, the vote for Biden over Trump never was in doubt.
In the 3rd District, which includes North Haven, U.S. Rep. Rosa Delauro, the longest-serving member of Connecticut’s delegation to Washington, fended off an aggressive challenge by political newcomer Margaret Streicker, a Republican real estate executive from Milford.
A volunteer holds a sticker to give to a voter at Domus Kids, Inc. polling place on Election Day in Stamford.
Also victorious were incumbent U.S. representatives John Larson, Jim Himes, Joe Courtney and Jahana Hayes.
This year’s election in Connecticut was marked by historic numbers of absentee ballots. Lawmakers tem-
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Connecticut’s congressional delegation has been all Democratic since former Republican U.S. Rep. Chris Shays lost a reelection bid in 2008.
porarily changed the state’s strict rules for voting by absentee ballot, making concerns about COVID-19 an acceptable reason. At least 28% of the state’s 2.3 million voters had already cast their ballots before the doors opened at polling places Nov. 5.
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Trump took North Haven 51.03 to 47.85 percent. Nearby, the president also won North Branford (55.45-43.08), Prospect (64.39-34.53) and Southington (50.43-48.11). This report includes information from the Associated Press.
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While Trump lost the state by 20 percentage points, the Republican president bested Biden in North Haven and in many communties throughout the state.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters to mount virtual gala Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters announced that, for the first time in its 54-year history, it will host its annual gala virtually on Thursday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. Called the 2020 Challenge, the night will feature appearances by “The Voice” winner Javier Colon, Fox 61 anchor Tim Lammers and Gov. Ned Lamont.
A native of Stratford and the winner of the first season of NBC’s “The Voice,” Colon will entertain the virtual audience with his rendition of a song that has topped the charts in multiple decades. Ryan Matthews, Director of Programs at Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters, said,
“With a lineup like Javier Colon, Governor Lamont and Tim Lammers, our 2020 Challenge certainly has an abundance of star power. Yet, I like to think the real stars of the evening are the ‘Bigs’ (adult mentors) and ‘Littles’ (children being mentored), who event attendees will meet and get to know during the course of the evening.” For registration and sponsorship details, visit betterunite.com/nutmegbigbrothersbigsisters2020challenge, or contact Mariah Nolan: mariahn@ nbbbs.org, 781-844-6993. — Press Release
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Police From A4 21 108 St., Queens, N.Y., fourthdegree larceny, 10:46 a.m. Travon E. Henderson, 26, 156 Bassett St., New Haven, seconddegree larceny, 5:43 a.m. Oct. 23 John Soradi, 53, 37 Maple St., New Haven, operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol, 6:45 p.m. Oct. 26 Timothy Frame, 35, 40 Barton Drive, disorderly conduct, second-degree assault on an elderly person, 8:30 p.m. Quanequa N. Davis, 21, 4115 Vernon Blvd 3B, Long Island City, N.Y., fifth-degree larceny, 5:30 p.m. Oct. 27 Raymond L. Jackson, 47, 9512 Parkridge Road, Charlotte, N.C., second-degree breach of peace, interfering with an emergency call, 7:19 a.m. Oct. 28 Shaun Costello, 38, 187 Linen Ave., Bridgeport, four counts violation of probation, sixth-degree larceny, first-degree robbery dangerous inst., 4:24 a.m. Oct. 29 Daniel Doherty, 21, 82 Comstock Trail, East Hampton, operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol, illegal sale of
fireworks without a permit, 3:35 a.m. Oct. 30 Peter C. Depino, 25, 57 Kimberly Circle, criminal attempt to commit second-degree burglary, interfering with an officer, assault on a public safety officer, second-degree breach of peace, second-degree threatening, second-degree reckless endangerment, 10:30 a.m. Oct. 31 Frank B. Mengert, 43, 251 Clintonville Lane, third-degree assault, 11:45 p.m.
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It’s time to prepare your home for winter weather By Joy VanderLek Special to The Citizen
dows and doors. Check glass panes and weatherstripping.
If you are a homeowner, there’s important work to be done before autumn’s chill gives way to winter’s deep-freeze. Don’t let the change of seasons catch you unprepared. Make sure to give your house a once-over both inside and out.
Loose or crumbly cement on chimneys. Fluctuations in weather conditions can accelerate the damage and become a larger issue if not promptly resolved.
Visually inspect your home. When outside, look while on the ground. Check for the following:
It is best to call an expert, a licensed contractor, to inspect and/or fix any roofing or gutter concerns. Do not risk your own safety. Most fixes can be done at a reasonable price.
Leaves in your gutters or downspouts. They could clog gutters and downspouts, and if not cleared, winter snow and ice can become a bigger problem. Loose flashing. This can be a source of leaks. It is usually a quick fix. Change out screens for storm win-
Torn or loose roof shingles. This can also lead to leaks.
heating units. Heating systems are important to have checked and to have it done by certified technicians. East Coast Heating and Cooling in Cheshire recommends heating systems be cleaned every fall. Whether your unit is gas or oil, they will inspect blowers, heat pumps, filters, safety devices and heat exchangers to make sure your heating system is operating safely and efficiently.
If you use a fireplace, the non-profit Chimney Safety Institute of America recommends having “chimneys inspected yearly and cleaned as needAlso, remove garden hoses, drain ed.” CSIA also recommends seaand cover spigots and turn off outsoned wood as the best burning opdoor water sources. tion to avoid creosote buildup and Inside your house, you should create potential fire hazards. Do not burn a thorough checklist. Separate the discarded cardboard boxes or gift list into electrical, plumbing and wrapping or packaging materials.
Make sure your family has plenty of fresh batteries. Locate your flashlights, refill with fresh batteries, and turn them on to make sure they operate. If you did not change the batteries in smoke detectors or carbon monoxide units in March, change them out now. Be sure to test them to make sure they actually work. And don’t overlook essential tools you may need for the upcoming winter season. If you use a snowblower, check it for any loose nuts and bolts, and give it a tune-up. If you do not maintain the equipment yourself, there are snowblower repair shops, and some make house calls. Finally, keep snow shovels, roof rakes and sand in an easy-to-reach area.
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Every single vote must be counted
“Even though we’re in a comfortable position we have over 15,000 in absentee ballots that are heavily weighted by Democrats,” he said. “I think we could be competitive. I don’t know if
we’re going to know if we are going to win tonight.” As it turned out, Suzio came up short in his challenge to Democratic incumbent Mary Daughterty Abrams, but he did help score a win for democracy. Absentee ballots, an unusual and important focal point in an election held in the midst of a pandemic, played a large role in the outcome. Candidates who were ahead before they were counted fell behind once they were. What was essential was that
they were counted. “It’s not done until all the ballots are counted,” said Catherine Abercrombie, a Democrat who won re-election in the 83rd House District. No one need be congratulated for recognizing this; it’s obvious, and it is not a partisan issue. But were that only true at the national level. President Donald Trump did a disservice to the presidency, the nation, and democracy in the wee hours of
Wednesday, Nov. 4 when, declaring victory, he called the counting of legally cast ballots “fraud.” It was no such thing. In so unusual a year patience is demanded while the nation strives to make sure every vote counts. That was a message delivered Nov. 4 by Connecticut leaders, including Gov. Ned Lamont, who criticized the president for casting “shade.”
The grants include the following: Durham: $128,205 in state funding has been approved for the reconstruction of Shady Lane. This will be matched by $415,900 from the town. North Haven: $117,150 in state funding has been approved for the replacement of the heating system at the North Haven Memorial Library. This will be matched by $2,500 from the town. Wallingford: $128,205 in
state funding has been approved for improvements and the expansion of the North Cherry Street parking lot. This will be matched by $165,000 from the town. The STEAP grants are part of a state effort to help municipalities and boost the economy with local investments. For this round of funding, the state implemented a special COVID-19 provision to support towns with expenditures related to their ongoing response to the pandemic, including for new construction, expansion, renovation, or replacement of existing facilities.
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"I want to thank the state for recognizing the value of these local modernization projects and all those who worked together to advocate in support of our communities," Cicarella said Monday. "As I prepare to serve in Hartford, I want to make sure the needs of our communities in the 34th district like these are heard loud
and clear and our towns always have a seat at the table."
“Democracy is worth the wait,” added Connecticut Attorney General William Tong, who also spoke to the Courant.
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Cicarella touts infrastructure grants Senator-elect Paul Cicarella (R-North Haven) applauded the Lamont administration's approval of three infrastructure improvement grants for the 34th Senate District through the state's Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP).
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North Haven implements Citizen Alert System First Selectman Michael J. Freda announced that the town is implementing a new alert system to communicate with citizens and businesses during emergencies and other critical events. The North Haven Citizen Alert System is provided through Everbridge, a company specializing in mass communication services for government organizations, to keep residents safe and informed with fast and reliable emergency notifications and public service announcements. “To uphold our responsibility to ensure public safety, community awareness and emergency response, we need to reach our residents
as quickly and reliably as possible,” Freda stated. “This new alert system allows the Town of North Haven to broadcast information across all types of devices, ensuring our residents have access to real-time public information when it is most needed.” Residents and businesses may sign up for the alert system via the municipal website, northhavenct.gov. All information provided will be kept strictly confidential and will not be used for any other purposes. For more information, call the Office of the First Selectman at 203-239-5321, ext. 680. — Press Release
Town leaf collection underway Leaf collection will take place throughout the month of November. Visit town.north-haven.ct.us to see when your street is scheduled. Placing leaves in the street is a violation of Town Ordinance Sec. 180-11. No plastic bags. Leaves may be brown-bagged and placed at the curb. There will be no separate pick up for bagged leaves. Bagged leaves will be collected with bulk leaves. Brown bags must be at the curb on the designated collection week.
Monday through Friday, 8 to 11:45 a.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Brown biodegradable bags of leaves may be left in the designated leaf disposal area. Leaves in plastic bags must be emptied from the
The North Haven Clean Energy Task Force is working to help residents save energy and support the North Haven Congregational Church Food Pantry by encouragResidents may bring leaves ing participation in Eneryear-round to the Recycling gize Connecticut’s Home Energy Solutions SM Center on Elm Street. The (HES) program. Recycling Center is open
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State legislators in Connecticut have chosen three colleagues to fill leadership positions vacated by longstanding members of the General Assembly who decided not to seek reelection. Democrats in the House of Representatives backed state Rep. Matt Ritter of Hartford as the House Speaker and Rep. Jason Rojas of East Hartford as the House Majority Leader. Republicans, meanwhile, selected Rep. Vincent Candelora of North Branford as the new House Minority Leader. Ritter, who has served as the House Majority Leader, succeeds retiring House Speaker Joe Aresimowitz, DBerlin.
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Democratic senators endorsed their current top leaders, Senate President Martin Looney of New Haven and Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff of Norwalk, for another two years. The next regular legislative session convenes on Jan. 6. — Associated Press report
Best Cleaners’ 12th annual Coats For Connecticut campaign is underway. The public is urged to go through their closets; gather up coats that are in good condition but no longer worn; and drop them off at any one of Best’s 13 locations by Wednesday, Nov. 25. Outerwear for all ages and in all sizes is needed, espe-
The National Garden Club sculpture contest encourages youngsters to keep our planet green and to get involved with saving the environment. Students in grades 4 through 8 are eligible to create a sculpture of recyclable, reused and reduced materials. Entries are due to the North Haven Garden Club by Jan. 10, 2021. To obtain an entry form, email nhgccindy@yahoo.com.
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Pet Services ATTENTION DOG OWNERS! Obedience Classes Starting Nov. 9 MONDAY Evenings at Cheshire Park & Rec. 6 wk class-$90 $100 Non-Residents Beginners - 6:15pm Novices - 7:15pm Pre-Reg online or call Chesh. Park & Rec at 203.272.2743 9-4 AFTER 5pm Call INSTRUCTOR Bruce 203-715-1489
Demolition Svs Sheds, pools, decks, garages, debris removal. Quick, courteous svc. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Cell, 860-558-5430
Carpentry CARPENTRY
Repairs, Decks & Porches, Sheetrock & Taping Water Damage Repairs. Free Est. Ins. MC & Visa. Call Bill (203) 901-2136. CT. Reg. # 0647093
Electrical Services
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Moving and Storage
25 yrs exp. Best prices, Senior Disc. CALL TODAY! #0656136 Ins. 860.538.5520
HAVE DUMP TRUCK. Reg. Ins. Free on-site est. Attics, basements, garages, appliances & more. Any questions?
Landscaping A & A LAWN CARE
Free estimates, fall clean-ups, tree, brush & debris removal. 203.237.6638 or 203.427.3039.
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Handyperson HOME DOCTOR - 48 yrs exp. Odd jobs & remodeling, former US Navy, 15 yrs, #640689, 203.427.7828.
Home Improvements
Accepting Comm. & Resid. lawn & grounds maintenance, hydroseeding, new lawn install., 25 yrs. exp., Mbr BBB 203.634.0211;605.0616
IF YOU Mention This Ad FALL Yard Clean-Ups Brush, branches, leaves, storm damage **JUNK REMOVAL** Appl’s, Furniture, Junk, Debris, etc WE CAN REMOVE ANYTHING Entire house to 1 item removed! FREE ESTIMATES Sr. Citizen Discount LIC & INS. 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218
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JT’S LANDSCAPING LLC - FALL CLEANUPS, we specialize in weeding all types of beds, mulching, top soil work, pruning, hedges & trees, gutter cleaning & all your landscape needs. Residential & commercial. Lic. #616311. Call today, 203 213-6528.
RT RELOCATION Your moving and storage specialists. Call for a free estimate. 833-668-3978.
Yalesville Construction Specializing in all phases of residential & commercial roofing. Painting Wallpapering Senior citizen discount Insured Free est. #1 PAINTER’S EDGE 203-265-5200 15% off Houses.Decks. HIC#0631937 Sheetrock.Popcorn Repair. Wallpaper reTree Services moval. 25 yrs exp. Free est. Sr. disc. #0656136. Ins. 860.538.5520
Plumbing GEORGE J MACK & SONS - Servicing the Meriden area since 1922. Toilet, faucet, sink & drain repairs. Water heater replacements. 15% Sr citizen disc. Member of BBB. 203-238-2820.
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Painting Int. & Ext. Gutters Cleaned. Free Ests. Ins. Refs. Rodrigo, (203) 565-7745.
COMM. & RES. - Lawn mowing, hedge trimming, mulching, retaining walls, patios, walkways, much more. Free Est. 203.687.0936
Roofing Lawn mowing, Full fall clean-up, AND curbside pickup available. HIC0622783. (203) 530-4447.
Specializing in roofing, siding, kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, basement remodeling. Senior citizen discount Insured. Free est. 203-265-5200 HIC#0631937
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CLEAN & REMOVE Furniture, appliances, entire contents of: homes, sheds, estates, attics, basements, garages & more. *FALL YARD Clean-ups* FREE ESTIMATES. LIC & INS. 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218.
Service LLC All Phases of Electrical Work. 24 hr. Emergency Service. Small Jobs Welcome. 203.237.2122
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Classifieds 203-238-1953
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Masonry FALL CLEANUPS Tree Removal & more! Seasons Prop. Maint. DUMPSTER Rentals avail. 860.719.3953
ALEX MASONRY - 30 yrs. Roofing.Siding.Gutters. exp. Patios, Ret. Walls, Steps, Brick, Stone, Skylights. Chimney ReChimneys. #580443. pair. Flashing. #0649808 203-232-0257 or 203- 203.510.3830. lmmasonryconstruction.com 596-0652
Specializing in tree removal, trimming, chipping & grinding. Call for free estimate. 203-945-1808.
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